The process of taking out threads from the cocoon is known as:
rearing
sorting
scouring
reeling
In present times, plastics are used by majority of people becauseI. Plastics are quite cheap.II. Plastics can be handled with ease.III.Plastics are unbreakable.IV.Plastics are light-weight.
I and II only
II and III only
I, II, and III only
I, II and IV only
Silk is obtained from ____________ of the silk moth.
Pupa
Larva
Cocoon
Caterpillar
Raw materials for most of the fabrics are obtained from
Earth
Sky
Petroleum
None of these
The sorter's disease is caused by a bacteria:
Anthrax
Bacillus
Virus
Aedes
To which of the following 4R principle apply most?
Synthetic fibre
Natural fibre
Metals
Plastic
Which of the following are correct about plastics ?I. They are toxic to aquatic life when placed in water.II. They are non-biodegradable.III. They cause air-pollution as on burning they produce toxic gases.IV. They can be easily decomposed by micro-organisms.
I, II and III only
Which of the following is true for plastics ?
Like synthetic fibres, plastics are also polymers.
Thermo-plastics are harder and stronger than thermosetting plastics.
Bakelite is a thermoplastic.
None of the above
Commonly used synthetic fabrics areI. RayonII. NylonIII. PolyesterIV. Acrylic
All of these
Select the one that is a natural fibre.
Cellulose
Nylon
Dacron
Terylene