Anil Ahlawat Solutions for Chapter: Fibre to Fabric, Exercise 2: EXERCISES

Refer to the given figures, X and Y and select the correct statement regarding them.

                              X                                                                                                             Y

Refer to the given flow chart and select the incorrect option regarding P, Q, R and S.

The different steps of processing of cotton are given randomly.
(i) Spinning
(ii) Weaving
(iii) Ginning
(iv) Carding
(v) Combing
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of steps?

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)
(b) It is a man-made fibre. $\boxed{\mathrm{P}}$
(ii) (a) Fibre is obtained from plants. – Go to (iii)
(b) Fibre is obtained from animals. – Go to (iv)
(iii) (a) Fibre obtained from stem.- $\boxed{\mathrm{Q}}$
(b) Fibre obtained from the seed. – $\boxed{\mathrm{R}}$
(iv) Fibre obtained by killing source organism. – $\boxed{\mathrm{S}}$
(b) Fibre obtained without killing source organism. – $\boxed{\mathrm{T}}$

Read the following characteristics of the fibre and identify them.
(i) It is a breathable fabric, i.e. the air can pass in and out through its fibres.
(ii) Each fibre is made up of $20-30$ layers of coiled cellulose springs.
(iii) It has moisture-absorbing quality.
(iv) It has a natural twist that makes it suitable for spinning.