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

Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the…

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(a) Anti-malarial drug: Himalayan nettle is not known as a source of anti-malarial compounds like artemisinin. Verdict: Incorrect.
(b) Biodiesel: It is not recognized as a biodiesel crop; biodiesel usually comes from oil-rich seeds/plants. Verdict: Incorrect.
(c) Pulp for paper industry: Its recent prominence in India was not for paper pulp use. Verdict: Incorrect.
(d) Textile fibre: Girardinia diversifolia yields strong natural fibre, traditionally used in Himalayan regions for fabrics and other products; it is seen as a sustainable textile source. Verdict: Correct.