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question_answer1)
Consider the following statements (i-iv) and select the option that correctly identifies true (T) and false (F) ones.
(i) Angora wool is obtained from Angora sheep. |
(ii) Spinning is the process of changing fibre into yarn. |
(iii) Coir is obtained from fruits of Kapok tree. |
(iv) The process of removing hair from the sheep is called shearing. |
(v) Knitting can be done by using only one yarn. |
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B)
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question_answer2)
Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1: After harvesting, the stems of the Jute plants are tied into bundles and retted (soaked) in water for about 20 days. |
Statement 2: The process of retting softens the tissues and helps to separate the fibres. |
A)
Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. done
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B)
Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1. done
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C)
Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false, done
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D)
Both statements 1 and 2 are false. done
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question_answer3)
Select the option that correctly tilts the blanks in the given sentences.
(a) ___(i)___ of a flax plant provides fibres. |
(b) ___(ii)___ is the cheapest natural fibre. |
(c) The process of separating cotton fibres from cotton seeds is called ___(iii)___ . |
(d) ___(iv)___ is obtained by spinning together a bunch of fibres. |
(e) ___(v)___ is a blended fabric. |
(f) The loose fluffy fibres are untangled and combed to form a long soft rope called a ___(vi)___. |
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B)
C)
D)
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question_answer4)
Identify X and Y in the given Venn diagram and select the correct option.
A)
Y is silk. done
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B)
X is styrofoam done
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C)
Y is cotton. done
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D)
X is nylon. done
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question_answer5)
Refer to the given flow chart and select the correct option.
A)
X-Flax, V-Silk done
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B)
W- Cotton, V- Silk done
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C)
W-Flax, Z-Wool done
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D)
X-Jute, Z-Wool done
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question_answer6)
Refer to the given paragraph and select the correct option regarding X, Y and Z. The process of making yarn from fibres is called X. Yarn are used for making fabrics.
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Two main processes are used to make fabrics from yarn. In process Y, two sets of yarn are arranged together to make a fabric while in process Z single yarn is used to make a piece of fabric.
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A)
X: Knitting; Y: Spinning; Z: Weaving done
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B)
X: Spinning; Y: Weaving; Z: Knitting done
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C)
X: Weaving; Y: Spinning; Z: Knitting done
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D)
X: Spinning; Y: Knitting; Z: Weaving done
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question_answer7)
If P represents the fibre and Q represents the fabric, find out the correct order in which Q is made from P.
A)
P, Weaving, Spinning, Obtained from source, Yarn, Q done
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B)
P, Obtained from source, Spinning, Weaving, Yarn, Q done
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C)
P, Obtained from source, Spinning, Yarn, Weaving, Q done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer8)
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from codes given below.
Column I | Column II |
(i) Ginning | (a) Cleaning and disentangling the fibres |
(ii) Combing | (b) Brushing and straightening of fibres |
(iii) Carding | (c) Bolls |
(iv) Seed pods | (d) Cotton fibres after being separated from seeds |
(v) Lint | (e) Separating fibres from seed |
A)
(i)-(e); (ii)-(b); (iii)-(a); (iv)-(c); (v)-(d) done
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B)
(i)-(d); (ii)-(e); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(a); (v)-(c) done
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C)
(i)-(e); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(c); (v)-(d) done
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D)
(i)-(d); (ii)-(a); (iii)-(b); (iv)-(c); (v)-(e) done
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question_answer9)
Identify X in the given Venn diagram.
A)
Silk done
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B)
Wool done
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C)
Nylon done
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D)
Jute done
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question_answer10)
Read the given passage where some of the words have been italicized.
Cotton plant is annual shrub. It grows best in cold climate. Black soil is best suited for the cultivation of cotton plant. The stems of cotton plant are called cotton bolls. The seeds with cotton fibres are picked from the cotton bolls by hand. After picking the fibres are separated from the seeds by a process called combing.
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Select the correct option regarding this.
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A)
Annual should be replaced by biennial. done
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B)
Cold should not be replaced as it is correctly mentioned. done
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C)
Black should be replaced by yellow and stems should be replaced by fruits. done
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D)
Combing should be replaced by ginning. done
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question_answer11)
The thin strands of ______ that we see, are made up of still thinner strands called ______.
A)
Fibre, Fabrics done
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B)
Fabric, Yarn done
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C)
Fibre, Yams done
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D)
Yarn, Fibres done
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question_answer12)
Refer to the given groups (i)-(iv). Each group contains one wrong member. Identify the odd members and select the correct option.
(i) Flax; Coir; Wool; Sisal |
(ii) Cotton; Jute; Flax; Hemp |
(iii) Polyester; Nylon; Acrylic; Silk |
(iv) Shahtoosh; Wool; Silk; Coir |
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B)
C)
D)
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question_answer13)
Which of the following is the correct difference between weaving and knitting?
A)
Weaving is done with machine while knitting is done with hand only. done
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B)
Weaving uses two sets of yarn while knitting involves only one yarn. done
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C)
Weaving is done for silk only while knitting is done for wool only. done
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D)
All of these done
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question_answer14)
Sakshi wanted to test the quality of her dupatta. She pulled a small strand of yarn from the dupatta and burned it. It smelled like a burning paper. She inferred that the dupatta is made of pure
A)
Wool done
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B)
Cotton done
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C)
Silk done
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D)
None of these. done
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question_answer15)
Select the incorrect match.
(i) Cotton - Retting |
(ii) Jute - Ginning |
(iii) Sliver - Combing |
(iv) Spinning - Takli |
(v) Knitting - Loom |
(vi) Weaving - Charkha |
A)
(i), (ii), (v) and (vi) only done
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B)
(iv), (v) and (vi) only done
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C)
(ii), (iii) and (v) only done
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D)
(iii), (iv) and (v) only done
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question_answer16)
Refer to the given figures, X and Y and select the correct statement regarding them.
A)
X is used in spinning while Vis used in weaving. done
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B)
Both X and Yare used in the process of twisting fibres to make yarn. done
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C)
X is used in weaving while Y is used in knitting. done
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D)
Both X and Y are used in the process of making fabric from two sets of yarns. done
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question_answer17)
Refer to the given flow chart and select the incorrect option regarding P, Q, R and S.
A)
P is a protein fibre whereas Q, R and S are cellulosic fibres. done
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B)
Retting is involved in processing of Q whereas ginning is involved in processing of S. done
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C)
P could be wool, Q could be jute, R could be sisal and S could be cotton. done
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D)
Fabrics made from P and S are excellent winter clothing's whereas fabrics made from Q and R form excellent summer clothing's. done
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question_answer18)
The different steps of processing of cotton are given below randomly.
(i) Spinning
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(ii) Weaving
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(iii) Ginning
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(iv) Carding
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(v) Combing
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Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps?
A)
(iii)\[\to \](iv)\[\to \](v)\[\to \](i)\[\to \](ii) done
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B)
(iv)\[\to \](ii)\[\to \](i)\[\to \](v)\[\to \](iii) done
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C)
(iii)\[\to \](v)\[\to \](iv)\[\to \](i)\[\to \](ii) done
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D)
(iii)\[\to \](i)\[\to \](iv)\[\to \](v)\[\to \](ii) done
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question_answer19)
Refer to the given dichotomous key and select the incorrect statement regarding P, Q, R, S and T.
(i) (a) It is a natural fibre. - Go to (ii)
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(b) It is a man-made fibre. - [P]
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(ii) (a) Fibre is obtained from plants. - Go to
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(b) Fibre is obtained from animals. - Go to (iv)
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(iii) (a) Fibre obtained from stem. - [O]
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(b) Fibre obtained from seed. - [R]
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(iv) (a) Fibre obtained by harming source organism - [S]
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(b) Fibre obtained without harming source organism. - [T]
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A)
Fibre P is quick burning and shrinks away from flame giving slightly sweet chemical odour. done
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B)
Q could be obtained from Corchorus capsularis while R could be obtained from Gossypium hirsutum. done
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C)
Fibre S is obtained from an insect whereas fibre T is obtained from a mammal. done
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D)
Fabric made of S can be worn in all seasons whereas fibre Q can be used to make a raincoat. done
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question_answer20)
Read the following characteristics of a fibre and identify it.
(i) It can be worn close to skin because static electricity does not build up readily. |
(ii) Each fibre is made up of 20-30 layers of coiled cellulose springs. |
(iii) It has moisture absorbing quality. |
(iv) It has natural twist that makes it suitable for spinning. |
A)
Jute done
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B)
Cotton done
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C)
Wool done
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D)
Nylon done
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