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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 non-biodegradable substance?

  1. DDT

  2. Manure

  3. Paper

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

DDT is a synthetic pesticide that cannot be broken down by natural processes - it persists in the environment and accumulates in food chains. Manure (animal waste), paper, and cotton cloth are all natural materials that microorganisms can decompose relatively quickly.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is known as rock cotton?

  1. Mica

  2. Silk

  3. Nylon

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

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals that can be pulled into thin, durable fibers. Due to its fibrous, cotton-like appearance in mineral form, it is sometimes called 'rock cotton'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not correct about natural fibre?

  1. Dust and impurities could be in natural fibre.

  2. It grows with its natural colour.

  3. It melts on burning.

  4. It is easy to dye the natural fibre.

  5. Natural fibre is environment friendly.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. Synthetic fibre melts on burning where as  natural fibre turns into ash.