India's Coconut and Coir Economy: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on coconuts, copra, tender coconuts, coir and products.

Question 1 of 5 What is copra?

Dried coconut flesh Coconut husk Coconut water Coconut shell

It's crushed for oil.

Question 2 of 5 What competes with coconut oil prices?

Imported palm oil Coffee Rice Jute

Cheap imports pull prices down.

Question 3 of 5 Why do farmers sell tender coconuts?

They often earn more than from copra They're illegal to dry They're easier to store They last longer

Street vendors sell them widely.

Question 4 of 5 Where is the traditional coir capital?

Alappuzha Delhi Jaipur Pune

Many women work in coir.

Question 5 of 5 What is coir pith used for?

Gardening Fuel for cars Paper money Glass making

It's a big export.

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