Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]

(a) anti-malarial drug

(b) biodiesel

(c) pulp for paper industry

(d) textile fibre


Answer: (d)        

Explanation:

  • The Himalayan nettle, also known as Girardinia diversifolia, is a plant that produces fiber and has become an important source of income for people living in remote mountainous areas of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
  • In the village of Khar, located in Nepal’s Darchula district, a community has been producing fabrics from the nettle.
  • These fabrics are sold locally, nationally, and even internationally as high-end products.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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