The wool yarn shrinks away from the flame and burns like that of silk but it does not melt . It has a strong odour of:
Burning wood
Charred meat
Burning hair
Burning nylon
Flax is a/an:
Animal fibre
Synthetic fibre
Plant fibre
Fabric
While cooking in the kitchen, you should not wear clothes made up of:
Cotton
Wool
Nylon
Terrycot
What is lint ?
A thread made by spinning fibres.
A device, either hand operated or electrically operated used for weaving.
The fibrous material left after removing seeds from cotton bolls.
The fruit of the cotton plant.
Synthetic fabrics have many advantages. One characteristic is that not an advantage of synthetic fabrics is:
They are durable and easier to maintain.
They dry fast and do not form wrinkles.
They are not attacked by moths.
They do not absorb water and sweat .
Why is nylon called so?
Nylon is named after the lady who made it first.
It was initially popular as a material for making stockings for women.
It was first marketed in New York and London.
It is made from a chemical known as Nylon - 55
Jute is a long, soft, plant fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. Jute is a rainy season crop, which grows best in warm and humid climate. In which part of India is jute grown ?
Assam
West Bengal
Bihar
All of these
What is the basic difference between Angora and Cashmere brands of wool ?
Angora is obtained from rabbit and Cashmere is obtained from goat .
Angora is obtained from goat and Cashmere is obtained from rabbit .
Angora is obtained from Yak and Cashmere is obtained from goat .
Angora is obtained from camel and Cashmere is obtained from yak.
After the discovery of the stitching needle, __________________were used to make fitted clothes like trousers.
Big leaves
Skin of trees
Skin of animals
Fabrics
Which soil found in India is good for growing cotton?
Red soil
Black soil
Laterite soil
Alluvial soil
