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Fibre to Fabric: Wool and Animal Fibres

Animal Fibres and Wool Sources

Question 1mcq

Which pair contains only animal fibres?

A.Wool and silk

B.Cotton and jute

C.Nylon and polyester

D.Coir and flax

Question 2mcq

A shop label says a shawl is made from “pure pashmina wool”. Which classification is most accurate?

A.It is a plant fibre obtained from cotton bolls.

B.It is an animal fibre obtained from the fine hair of goats.

C.It is a mineral fibre obtained from rocks.

D.It is a synthetic fibre made only from plastic.

Question 3mcq

Which animal is commonly associated with wool production?

A.Silkworm

B.Honeybee

C.Sheep

D.Earthworm

Question 4mcq

Why do wool-yielding animals usually have a thick coat of hair?

A.The coat helps the animal make silk.

B.The coat changes cotton into wool.

C.The coat is used only for decoration and has no function.

D.The thick coat traps air and helps keep the animal warm.

Question 5mcq

A student lists “sheep, yak, camel and goat” under one heading. Which heading fits best?

A.Animals that can yield wool

B.Animals that yield silk

C.Animals that make cotton fibres

D.Animals used only for leather

From Fleece to Wool

Question 6mcq

What is shearing in wool processing?

A.Washing the cocoon in hot water

B.Removing the fleece from the body of the animal

C.Spinning silk into thread

D.Dyeing finished cotton cloth

Question 7mcq

A student gives this wool sequence: scouring

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shearing

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sorting

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spinning. What is the main error?

A.Spinning should happen before shearing.

B.Sorting is done only after weaving.

C.Shearing should come before scouring.

D.Scouring means cutting the fleece.

Question 8mcq

Why is scouring needed after shearing?

A.To kill the animal before removing wool

B.To turn wool into silk

C.To make wool a plant fibre

D.To remove grease, dust and dirt from the fleece

Question 9mcq

During sorting, workers separate wool fibres of different quality. Why is this step useful?

A.Different fibre qualities are suitable for different products.

B.All fibres become identical after sorting.

C.Sorting changes wool into cotton.

D.Sorting removes the need for spinning.

Question 10mcq

A family wants a warm blanket for a cold mountain trip. Which fibre choice is most reasonable?

A.Silk, because it is always warmer than wool in snow

B.Wool, because it traps air and reduces heat loss

C.Cotton, because it traps no moisture or air

D.Nylon, because it is an animal fibre