Fibre to Fabric Test

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Fibre to Fabric Test - 6

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Question 1
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Refer to the following flowchart and answer the question that follows.

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(i) Process (A) is known as scouring.
(ii) The rope-like structures formed in process (B) are called silvers.
(iii) To perform process (C) a hand spindle or a charkha can be used.
(iv) Fabric is made by knitting or weaving.

Select the correct option stating which of the statements are true (T) and which are false (F).

A
T F F T

B
F T T T

C
T F T F

D
T T F F

Solution

The process of separating cotton balls from cotton seeds is called 'ginning'.
Thus, statement (i) is false.
The remaining statements related to the processing of cotton are true.
Question 2
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Read the passage below and from the options that follow, select the correct substitute for 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'.

Hemp is a ____X____ fibre. Nitrogen-rich soil abundant in ____Y____ matter is the best for its cultivation.

It is a _____Z_____ fibre and is more durable than cotton.

A
X - wood, Y - acidic, Z - strong

B
X - wood, Y - non-acidic, Z - weak

C
X - vegetable, Y - organic, Z - strong

D
X - animal, Y - acidic, Z - strong

Solution

Hemp is a vegetable fibre.
Soil that is well drained, nitrogen-rich and has abundant organic matter is best for its cultivation.
It is a harsh and strong fibre and is more durable than cotton.
Question 3
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Which of the following statements is/are false about polyester fibre?

a. It is relatively less strong than nylon fibre.
b. It is a made by chemical treatment of wood pulp.
c. It is wrinkle resistant and is easy to wash and dry. It also has high abrasion resistance.

A
Only b

B
Only a and b

C
Only b and c

D
Only a

Solution

Polyester is a fabric or textile, which is made using polyester yarns or fibers. The name is shortened from a synthetic, man-made polymer, which is most commonly referred to as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is made by mixing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. It is relatively less strong than nylon fibre. It is wrinkle resistant and is easy to wash and dry. It also has high abrasion resistance.
Question 4
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Select the correct options to fill in the blanks in the passage given below.

Cotton grows best in ___(i)___ soil and requires a ___(ii)___ climate.
The plants start flowering in 60 days. The flowers mature to form fruits, also called the ___(iii)___.
Cotton grows from the ___(iv)___ and can be seen when the fruits burst open.

A

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

black clayey warm boll seed

B

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

red laterite warm boll stem

C

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

black clayey wet nut seed

D

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

sandy warm boll seed

Solution

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

black clayey warm boll seed

This option is correct because cotton is cultivated in black clayey soil and needs a warm climate.
It grows from the seeds, and becomes visible when the bolls or the fruits burst open.
Question 5
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In the given Venn diagram, A stands for

A
plant fibres

B
animal fibres

C
artificial fibres

D
natural fibres

Solution

Both the subsets contain natural fibres.
Cotton and flax are plant fibres, whereas silk and wool are animal fibres.
Question 6
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Using the dichotomous key, select the correct option regarding A, B, C, D and E.

A
A - Wool, B - Flax, C - Hemp, D - Jute, E - Cotton

B
A - Silk, B - Wood fibre, C - Sisal, D - Jute, E - Flax

C
A - Wool, B - Wood fibre, C - Hemp, D - Jute, E - Cotton

D
A - Silk, B - Flax, C - Sisal, D - Jute, E - Hemp

Solution

Correct Answer: A - Silk, B - Wood fibre, C - Sisal, D - Jute, E - Flax
'A' is silk , which is an animal (insect) fibre.
'B' denoting cellulose or wood fibres are obtained by the chemical treatment of wood cellulose.
'C' is a plant fibre extracted from the leaves of the sisal plant.
'D' is jute, which is a bast fibre that has a poor resistance against moisture.
'E' is flax, which is also a bast fibre with good moisture absorption capacity.
Question 7
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Using hints provided in the flow chart, identify, W, X, Y and Z.

A
W Cotton, X Asbestos, Y Wool, Z Silk

B
W Asbestos, X Cotton, Y Wool, Z Silk

C
W Asbestos, X Silk, Y Wool, Z Cotton

D
W Asbestos, X Cotton, Y Silk, Z Wool

Solution

Correct Answer: W Asbestos, X Cotton, Y Wool, Z Silk
'W' denotes asbestos and is a natural mineral fibre, not obtained from plants or animals.
'X' denotes cotton, which is obtained from the cotton plant.
'Z' denotes silk, which is extracted from the cocoon of the silk moth. The insect inside gets killed when the cocoons are boiled for degumming.
'Y' denotes wool, which is obtained by the process of sheep shearing. The animal is not harmed in this process.

Question 8

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Observe the table below and identify the correct match between the plant fibres, their properties and their applications.

Plant Fibre	Property	Application
A. Jute	I. Good absorbency	(i) Mats and carpets
B. Coir	II. Bast fibre	(ii) Seeds and oils, highly nutritious
C. Cotton	III. Brittle under the influence of light	(iii) Ropes
D. Hemp	IV. Lignin deposits	(iv) Bandages

C, IV, (iii)

A, III, (iii)

D, II, (ii)

B, I, (iv)

Solution

Hence, option (2) : A, III, (iii) is the correct match.

Plant Fibre	Property	Application
A. Jute	III. Brittle under the influence of light	(iii) Ropes
B. Coir	IV. Lignin deposits	(i) Mats and carpets
C. Cotton	I. Good absorbency	(iv) Bandages
D. Hemp	II. Bast fibre	(ii) Seeds and oils, highly nutritious

Question 9
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Using hints provided in the flow chart identify P, Q, R and S.

A
P - Jute, Q - Flax, R - Coir, S - Cotton

B
P - Hemp, Q - Flax, R - Jute, S - Cotton

C
P - Hemp, Q - Jute, R - Coir, S - Sisal

D
P - Hemp, Q - Jute, R - Sisal, S - Cotton

Solution

Correct Answer: P - Hemp, Q - Jute, R - Sisal, S - Cotton
Both hemp and jute are bast fibres.
Hemp grows well in nitrogen-rich soil while jute requires alluvial soil to grow.
Sisal is a fibre obtained from the leaves of sisal plants.
Cotton is obtained from the cotton boll. Cotton fibres grow on the seeds of the cotton plant.
Question 10
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Study the Venn diagram carefully and identify 'P'.

A
Flax

B
Cotton

C
Hemp

D
Jute

Solution

Hemp is a bast fibre that is obtained from the inner bark of the hemp plant.
The plant is an annual herb and the fibres obtained from it are strong and harsh.
Question 11
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Study the Venn diagram carefully and identify 'M'.

A
Coir

B
Jute

C
Kenaf

D
Cotton

Solution

'M' denotes cotton fibre.
Cotton is obtained from the fruit of the cotton plant called the cotton boll.
It is a soft fibre with a good absorbing capacity, making it a comfortable fabric.
Question 12
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Select the correct statement.

A
The process of bleaching and dyeing precedes spinning.

B
The process of bleaching and dyeing succeeds spinning.

C
The process of bleaching and dyeing precedes weaving.

D
The process of bleaching and dyeing succeeds weaving.

Solution

The process of dyeing is carried out after the fibre is woven into fabric.
Hence, the process of bleaching and dyeing succeeds weaving.
Question 13
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The most basic difference between weaving and knitting is that ____________________.

A
weaving is done using one yarn, but two or more than two yarns are used in knitting

B
knitting is done using one yarn, but two or more than two yarns are used in weaving

C
knitted fabric is more durable

D
woven fabric requires less maintenance

Solution

The most basic difference between weaving and knitting is that knitting is done using one yarn, but two or more than two yarns are used in weaving.
Question 14
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Cotton is supplied to cotton mills in the form of _________.

A
cotton balls

B
cotton bales

C
cotton reels

D
cotton bundles

Solution

Cotton picked up from cotton plants are removed from cotton seeds by the ginning process.
A cotton gin is very light and fluffy but occupies a lot of space.
For its transportation, the ginned cotton is pressed tightly and packed in bales.
Therefore, cotton reaches the cotton mills in the form of cotton bales.
Question 15
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Oil extracted from which of the following plant seeds is used in creams and lotions?

A
Flax

B
Hemp

C
Jute

D
Cotton

Solution

The hemp seed oil that is used in cosmetics and other skin care products contains a high amount of essential fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Question 16
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What can be said about the activity of the man from the given picture?

A
The man is knitting on a hand-operated loom.

B
The man is weaving on a hand-operated loom.

C
The man is knitting on a power-operated loom

D
The man is weaving on a power-operated loom.

Solution

The man is weaving on a hand-operated loom. Weaving is the process of making fabric from two or more sets of yarns.
Question 17
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Ravina took few synthetic and natural fibres to study the effect of their burning. She took nylon, cotton, wool, polyester and silk threads and burnt them one by one with a burning matchstick. What did she observe during the experiment?

A
Cotton and wool burn to form a residue.

B
Nylon and polyester melt on burning.

C
Wool and silk burn with a smell of hair burning.

D
All the observations are correct.

Solution

Cotton burns with a steady flame and smells like burning leaves. The ash particles left from burning are unburnt carbon particles.
Nylon and polyester melt and recede rapidly from the flame.
Wool and silk burn with a smell of hair burning.
Hence, all the observations are correct.
Question 18
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Which of the following statements are true with regard to the plantation shown in the picture?

a. These plants are cultivated during winters.
b. The stems of these plants are used to obtain fibre.
c. Such type of plantation is found in Kerala and Kashmir.
d. The fibres are separated after the retting of the stems.

A
b and d

B
a, b and d

C
b, c and d

D
a, b and c

Solution

This is a picture of jute plantation. The stem of jute plant is used to obtain jute fibre.
The stems of the harvested plants are immersed in water for a few days. The stems rot and fibres are separated.
Jute cultivation is done in the rainy season in Bengal, Bihar and Assam. Hence, statements b and d are correct.
Question 19
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Which of the following conditions is best suited for growing cotton?

A
Black soil and cold climate

B
Sandy soil and dry climate

C
Laterite soil and humid climate

D
Black soil and warm climate

Solution

Cotton grows well in the soil that can retain water. So, Black soil is perfect for the growth of cotton plants as it can retain water. Cotton seeds require warm tropical climate to germinate. Without adequate sunlight cotton plants cannot grow.
Question 20
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Which of the following is a mineral fibre that is obtained naturally?

A
Ramie

B
Jute

C
Asbestos

D
Flax

Solution

All the given fibres are obtained naturally.
Asbestos is a mineral fibre while ramie, flax and jute are plant fibres.

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(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
black clayey	warm	boll	seed

(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
red laterite	warm	boll	stem

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Fibre to Fabric Test - 6

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Question 1

T F F T

F T T T

T F T F

T T F F

Solution

Question 2

X - wood, Y - acidic, Z - strong

X - wood, Y - non-acidic, Z - weak

X - vegetable, Y - organic, Z - strong

X - animal, Y - acidic, Z - strong

Solution

Question 3

Only b

Only a and b

Only b and c

Only a

Solution

Question 4

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) black clayey warm boll seed

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) red laterite warm boll stem

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) black clayey wet nut seed

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) sandy warm boll seed

Solution

Question 5

plant fibres

animal fibres

artificial fibres

natural fibres

Solution

Question 6

A - Wool, B - Flax, C - Hemp, D - Jute, E - Cotton

A - Silk, B - Wood fibre, C - Sisal, D - Jute, E - Flax

A - Wool, B - Wood fibre, C - Hemp, D - Jute, E - Cotton

A - Silk, B - Flax, C - Sisal, D - Jute, E - Hemp

Solution

Question 7

W Cotton, X Asbestos, Y Wool, Z Silk

W Asbestos, X Cotton, Y Wool, Z Silk

W Asbestos, X Silk, Y Wool, Z Cotton

W Asbestos, X Cotton, Y Silk, Z Wool

Solution

Question 8

C, IV, (iii)

A, III, (iii)

D, II, (ii)

B, I, (iv)

Solution

Question 9

P - Jute, Q - Flax, R - Coir, S - Cotton

P - Hemp, Q - Flax, R - Jute, S - Cotton

P - Hemp, Q - Jute, R - Coir, S - Sisal

P - Hemp, Q - Jute, R - Sisal, S - Cotton

Solution

Question 10

Flax

Cotton

Hemp

Jute

Solution

Question 11

Coir

Jute

Kenaf

Cotton

Solution

Question 12

The process of bleaching and dyeing precedes spinning.

The process of bleaching and dyeing succeeds spinning.

The process of bleaching and dyeing precedes weaving.

The process of bleaching and dyeing succeeds weaving.

Solution

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

black clayey warm boll seed

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

red laterite warm boll stem

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

black clayey wet nut seed

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

sandy warm boll seed