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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 general knowledge

Modern Guitar Strings are made up of?

  1. Nylon

  2. Polyester

  3. Silk

  4. None of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Modern guitar strings, especially for classical and acoustic guitars, are commonly made of nylon. Nylon provides durability, consistent tone, and resistance to humidity compared to traditional materials. Polyester and silk are not standard materials for modern guitar strings.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The Bag of a Bagpiper is made up of which Synthetic material?

  1. Nylon

  2. Olefin

  3. Spandex

  4. Gore-Tex
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gore-Tex is the modern synthetic material used for bagpipe bags due to its waterproof and breathable properties, which help maintain consistent air pressure while reducing moisture issues compared to traditional animal skins. Nylon is sometimes used but Gore-Tex is superior for moisture management. Olefin and Spandex are not typically used for bagpipe bags.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The strings of cello is made up of which synthetic material?

  1. Nylon

  2. Rayon

  3. Perlon

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

Perlon is a synthetic nylon material commonly used for modern cello strings, especially for the core of wound strings. It offers consistency and durability compared to traditional gut strings. Nylon (A) is similar but Perlon is the specific trade name for the nylon used in strings. Rayon is not typically used for cello strings, and silk is a natural fiber not commonly used for modern cello strings.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which material is used to make the parachute?

  1. Freon

  2. Nylon

  3. Rubber

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

Nylon is the primary material used in modern parachutes because of its high strength-to-weight ratio, elasticity, and resistance to moisture. It can withstand the extreme forces of deployment while remaining lightweight enough to minimize falling speed. Rubber and leather are too heavy for parachute use, while Freon is a refrigerant gas, not a fabric material.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. I combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready... Which one of the following best describes the passage?

  1. It tell us about the usefulness of corduroy

  2. It talks us about the virtues of corduroy

  3. It persuades us to buy corduroy

  4. It makes as understand the everlasting appeal of corduroy to the young
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses various positive aspects of corduroy - its utilitarian nature, texture, warmth, historical associations with good breeding and country living, its revival as a versatile fabric, and its ability to combine comfort with luxury. Option B 'virtues' best captures this multi-faceted description of corduroy's positive qualities and characteristics. Option A is too narrow (only usefulness), C is incorrect (passage doesn't persuade), D is wrong (not focused on young people).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. I combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready... According to the author, the special quality of corduroy is that

  1. it needs no ironing

  2. it combines the virtues of both cotton and velvet

  3. it contains the correct mixture of cotton and velvet

  4. both the rich and that not-so rich can afford to buy it
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Multiple choice general knowledge

Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. I combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready... According to the passage, corduroy is essential in a gentleman wardrobe because

  1. it goes with Wellington boots

  2. its current revival gives a taste of the latest fashion

  3. it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle

  4. it can be an idea alternative to the woollen clothes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage explicitly states: 'It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe.' Option C correctly captures this - associations with good upbringing (good breeding) and conservative lifestyle (country living). Options A, B, D are not supported as reasons for it being essential.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. I combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready... When the writer refers to corduroy's 'utilitarian tenacity' he means that

  1. though expensive, it is economic in the long run

  2. it is useful because it is durable

  3. it has remained fashionable over several years

  4. it does not need frequent washing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Utilitarian tenacity' refers to practical usefulness combined with durability/staying power. 'Utilitarian' means useful/practical, 'tenacity' means the quality of being durable/persistent. Option B correctly captures this: 'it is useful because it is durable'. Option A is about cost (not mentioned), C is about fashion longevity (not tenacity), D about washing frequency (not mentioned).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. I combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready... Corduroy is a fabric for all seasons because

  1. it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer

  2. of its peculiar texture and warmth

  3. it is made popular by catchy advertisements

  4. gentleman can wear it in both formal and informal occasions
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice general knowledge

Modern Paper is made of

  1. Wood Pulp

  2. Wood Bulb

  3. Paper Tree

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

Modern paper is primarily made from wood pulp, which is processed from trees. The wood pulp is chemically or mechanically separated into fibers, then pressed and dried. Papyrus reed was used in ancient times, and Paper Tree and Wood Bulb are not correct terms for modern paper production.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

At which stage in its life cycle does the silk workyield the fibre of commerce ?

  1. Egg

  2. Larva

  3. Pupa

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

The silk worm yields silk fiber at the pupa stage of its life cycle. When the silk worm (larva) is ready to pupate, it spins a cocoon using silk fibers produced from its silk glands. This cocoon is then harvested to extract commercial silk. The egg and larva stages precede silk production, while imago is the adult moth stage.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Why is it usually impossible to obtain fingerprints from textiles such as fabric, clothing and carpet?

  1. Because textiles are very absorbent

  2. Because textile fibres are resistant to the powders used to dust for prints

  3. Because textiles almost always contain synthetic materials

  4. Because most modern fibres are treated with fluorocarbons to repel moisture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Textiles are highly absorbent materials. When fingers contact fabric, the natural oils and moisture that create latent prints are rapidly absorbed into the fibers, causing the print to spread and become indistinct rather than remaining on the surface.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is money made of ?

  1. cotton

  2. paper

  3. fiber

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

Currency paper (especially US dollars) is primarily made from cotton and linen fibers, not wood pulp. This makes it more durable and resistant to wear. The cotton content allows currency to withstand thousands of folds without tearing.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Quilt always has

  1. cotton

  2. cover

  3. print

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

A quilt is fundamentally defined as a warm bed cover filled with padding, traditionally cotton, down, or wool. Cotton is the most common essential filling material.