alleryWhy is water hyacinth woven into crafts in some regions?
AIt grows only on mountains
BIt is hard to find
CIt is a sacred plant
DThe plant has become a pest
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The plant has become a pest
1. Water hyacinth is a pliable plant.
2. In places where it is a serious pest it is used as a base material.
3. It is not rare, mountain-bound or sacred.
_Source: Wikipedia, Basket weaving, Materials used in basketry_
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