Q.

For retting of jute the fermenting microbe used is 
 a) Helicobactor pylori         b)    Methophilic bacteria
 c) Streptococcus lacti        d)    Butyric acid bacteria 

1 A
2 B
3 C
4 D

Ans.

(d) Retting is facilitated by anaerobic butyric acid bacteria such as Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium tetani and Clostridium perfringens.