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Textile and Fiber Materials

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Textile and fiber materials questions cover the properties, sources, and applications of natural and synthetic fabrics. Topics include moisture wicking sportswear, plant fibers, and natural dyes. This subject appears in general science sections of various competitive exams and requires practical material knowledge.

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Textile and Fiber Materials Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a synthetic fiber?

  1. Cotton

  2. Polyester

  3. Nylon

  4. Acrylic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Polyester is a synthetic fiber that is made from petroleum.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a semi-synthetic fiber?

  1. Cotton

  2. Polyester

  3. Rayon

  4. Acrylic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber that is made from cellulose, which is a natural polymer found in plants.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most commonly used fiber in handloom textiles?

  1. Cotton

  2. Polyester

  3. Nylon

  4. Acrylic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is the most commonly used fiber in handloom textiles because it is soft, comfortable, and breathable.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of silk?

  1. Mulberry silk

  2. Tussar silk

  3. Eri silk

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mulberry silk, tussar silk, and eri silk are all types of silk that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of wool?

  1. Merino wool

  2. Cashmere wool

  3. Angora wool

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Merino wool, cashmere wool, and angora wool are all types of wool that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of linen?

  1. Flax linen

  2. Hemp linen

  3. Jute linen

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Flax linen, hemp linen, and jute linen are all types of linen that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of bamboo fiber?

  1. Viscose bamboo fiber

  2. Lyocell bamboo fiber

  3. Tencel bamboo fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Viscose bamboo fiber, lyocell bamboo fiber, and tencel bamboo fiber are all types of bamboo fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of banana fiber?

  1. Abaca banana fiber

  2. Musa banana fiber

  3. Manila banana fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Abaca banana fiber, musa banana fiber, and manila banana fiber are all types of banana fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of pineapple fiber?

  1. Piña pineapple fiber

  2. Bromeliad pineapple fiber

  3. Sisal pineapple fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Piña pineapple fiber is the only type of pineapple fiber that is used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of coir fiber?

  1. White coir fiber

  2. Brown coir fiber

  3. Black coir fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

White coir fiber, brown coir fiber, and black coir fiber are all types of coir fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of jute fiber?

  1. White jute fiber

  2. Brown jute fiber

  3. Tossa jute fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

White jute fiber, brown jute fiber, and tossa jute fiber are all types of jute fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of hemp fiber?

  1. Cannabis hemp fiber

  2. Manila hemp fiber

  3. Sisal hemp fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cannabis hemp fiber, manila hemp fiber, and sisal hemp fiber are all types of hemp fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of ramie fiber?

  1. China grass ramie fiber

  2. Boehmeria ramie fiber

  3. Rhea ramie fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

China grass ramie fiber, boehmeria ramie fiber, and rhea ramie fiber are all types of ramie fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of sisal fiber?

  1. Agave sisal fiber

  2. Henequen sisal fiber

  3. Mauritius sisal fiber

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Agave sisal fiber, henequen sisal fiber, and mauritius sisal fiber are all types of sisal fiber that are used in handloom textiles.

Multiple choice

What are the most common materials used in the manufacturing of music merchandise?

  1. Cotton

  2. Polyester

  3. Metal

  4. Plastic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton, polyester, metal, and plastic are all commonly used materials in the manufacturing of music merchandise.