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Fibre to Fabric-II

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Which of the following states is a producer of jute?

  1. Bihar

  2. Punjab

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The major producer of jute in India is Bihar. 

Commercialised cotton spinning is done by

  1. charkha

  2. spinning machine

  3. ginning machine

  4. takli


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cotton spinning is commercially done on a large scale by using a spinning machine. 

For which of the following purposes are looms used?

  1. Weaving fabric

  2. Weaving and knitting

  3. Knitting only

  4. Spinning fabric


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Looms are used for weaving fabric. Yarns are woven to make fabric by using looms, which can be either manual or power operated. 

Which of the following is the simplest device used for spinning?

  1. Takli

  2. Charkha

  3. Spinning wheel

  4. Loom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spinning can be done by using takli, charkha, spinning machine, etc. but the simplest tool for this is takli. 

Which of the following groups of items were used as clothes in ancient times?

  1. Lungi, animal skin, animal fleece

  2. Barks, big leaves, animal skins

  3. Saree, dhoti, fur

  4. Fur, dhoti, lungi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In ancient times, clothes like lungi, dhoti, saree, etc. were not there. 

At which stage is a jute plant harvested?

  1. Growing stage

  2. Vegetative stage

  3. Dormant stage

  4. Flowering stage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jute is a natural plant fiber obtained from jute plant. Harvesting of jute plant is done at the flowering stage. Its stem is then immersed in water for the easy separation of jute fibers.

The fruits of cotton plant (cotton balls) are about the size of _____.

  1. an orange

  2. a lemon

  3. an apple

  4. a guava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cotton balls are of the size of a lemon i.e. are small in size.           

Which part of a jute plant has fibres?

  1. Fruit

  2. Root

  3. Stem

  4. Seed


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of the jute plant.

The stem of a jute plant is immersed in water for

  1. harvesting

  2. easy separation of fibre

  3. early flowering

  4. suitable cultivation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The stem of a jute plant is immersed in water for the easy separation of jute fibers. The stem then rots and the fibers are separated by hand. 

What is spinning?

  1. Yarn arrangement

  2. Fibre separation

  3. Yarn making from fibres

  4. Soaking of jute plant


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The fibers obtained from plants or animals need to be processed before using them to make fabric. This processing of turning fibers into yarn is known as spinning.  

Which is the most favourable season for jute cultivation?

  1. Summer

  2. Rainy

  3. Dry

  4. Autumn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As the stem of the jute plant needs to be immersed in water, so the best season for the cultivation of jute is rainy season. 

Jute fiber is separated by

  1. fiber machine

  2. hands

  3. spinning wheel

  4. ginning machine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The stem is immersed in water for a few days for the easy separation of jute fibers. The stem then rots and the fibers are separated by hand. 

What is the process of arranging two sets of yarns together to make a fabric called?

  1. Knitting

  2. Spinning

  3. Weaving

  4. Ginning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The yarns obtained by processing fibers are arranged together to make fabric. This process is known as weaving. 

Which of the following devices was popularised by Mahatma Gandhi for spinning cotton yarn?

  1. Takli

  2. Charkha

  3. Spinning wheel

  4. Loom


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The chakra was popularised by Mahatma Gandhi for spinning cotton yarn. 

People started stitching fabrics to make clothes after the invention of

  1. spinners

  2. sewing needle

  3. power looms

  4. hand looms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

People started stitching clothes after the invention of sewing needle. Power looms and hand looms are used for weaving fabric. 

Cotton was cultivated in ancient times near the Indian river _____.

  1. Nile

  2. Ganga

  3. Amazon

  4. Chang


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cotton and flax were the fabrics worn by early Indians and Egyptians as these plants were cultivated near the river Nile.

What kinds of fabrics were worn by early Indians and Egyptians?

  1. Flax and jute

  2. Cotton and jute

  3. Silk and wool

  4. Cotton and flax


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cotton and flax are the fabrics which were worn by early Indians and Egyptians.

Which of the following is the optimal condition for growing cotton?

  1. Black soil and cold climate

  2. Red soil and cold climate

  3. Black soil and warm climate

  4. Red soil and warm climate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cotton plant is grown in black soil and at places with warm climate, as it needs higher temperature for growth and good yield. 

Pick the odd one out.

  1. Mat

  2. Basket

  3. Shuttle

  4. Rayon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mats, baskets and shuttles are objects which are made using fabrics but rayon itself is a fabric.

Which of the following is not a jute producing state?

  1. Bihar

  2. Punjab

  3. West Bengal

  4. Assam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jute is basically produced in Bihar, West Bengal and Assam. Punjab is not a major producer of jute.

Pick the odd one out.

  1. Cotton

  2. Nylon

  3. Wool

  4. Silk


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cotton, wool and silk are natural fibers. They are obtained from plant or animal sources. Nylon is a synthetic fiber prepared artificially.

______ and ______ are made up of fibres obtained from coconut.

  1. Bags, ropes

  2. Mats, ropes

  3. Carpets, cardigans

  4. Curtains, bags


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coconut fibers are small, strong and coarse. These fibers cannot be used to make cardigans, curtains or bags. 

Which of the following items is not made by knitting?

  1. Socks

  2. Mufflers

  3. Sweaters

  4. Blankets


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Socks, mufflers and sweaters are made by knitting fibers but blankets are not made by this process. 

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Fabric from yarn is made by knitting and weaving.

  2. Yarns are made up of fabrics.

  3. Silk is obtained from plants.

  4. Yarn cannot be split into thin strands.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fabric is made form yarn by knitting and weaving. Silk is obtained from the animal source and yarn can be split into thin strands.

Pick the odd one out.

  1. Cotton - Ginning

  2. Socks - Knitting

  3. Jute cultivation - Winter season

  4. Charkha - Mahatma Gandhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Processing cotton fibers from seeds is called ginning. Socks are made by knitting. Charkha was popularised by Mahatma Gandhi. The cultivation of jute is done in rainy season not in winter.

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