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Ibn Battuta noted that coconut cords sewed ships together instead of using
AHemp rope
BLeather straps
CIron nails
DWooden pegs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Iron nails
Cords and cables made from coconut fibre replaced iron nails in ship building.
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