Multiple choice

The first step in processing the silk is to separate the silk fibre from the cocoon. Which of the following ways is the correct way to do that?

  1. The cocoons are kept in sunlight.

  2. The cocoons are boiled.

  3. The cocoons are exposed to steam.

  4. All of the above

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The warmth causes the silk fibre to separate from the rest of the cocoon. For this, any of the above given ways can be used.

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