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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

A non-biodegradable substance is _________________.

  1. animal bone

  2. nylon

  3. wool

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

Nylon is a substance that cannot be decomposed into environmentally safe waste materials, by the action of soil bacteria so, it is a non biodegradable substance.

Multiple choice

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber. Which of the following is not a use of rayon?

  1. It is used for making tyre cord.

  2. It is used for making soles of electric irons.

  3. It is used for making carpets.

  4. It is used for making sarees, dresses, socks etc.

  5. It is used for making bed-sheets, curtains, blankets etc.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Rayon is not used for making soles of electric irons. Teflon is used for making soles of electric irons.

Multiple choice

Nylon was developed in New York and London. Which of the following is not a property of nylon fiber?

  1. It is non-elastic, heavyweight and non-lustrous.

  2. It absorbs very little water.

  3. It is wrinkle resistant.

  4. It has a high abrasion resistance.

  5. It is not attacked by moths and ordinary chemicals.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a property of nylon fiber. It is an elastic, lightweight and lustrous fiber.

Multiple choice

Which of the following dyes cannot be used for cotton?

  1. Acid dyes

  2. Basic dye

  3. Ingrain dyes

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

Acid dyes are sodium salts of sulphonic acid and nitrophenols. They are used for dyeing animal fibres such as wool and silk, but not vegetable fibres like cotton. The dye solution is acidified with sulphuric or acetic acid.

Multiple choice

Optic fibers are mainly used for

  1. communication

  2. musical instruments

  3. weaving

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

Optic fibers use light to transmit data over long distances at high speeds, making them the primary medium for modern telecommunications and internet infrastructure.

Multiple choice

Which of the following substances make nylon?

  1. Polymide fiber

  2. Polyester fiber

  3. Cellulose fiber

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

Nylon is a synthetic polymer belonging to the class of polyamides, which are formed by the reaction of diamines and dicarboxylic acids.

Multiple choice

Cotton is a ________ fibre.

  1. surface

  2. hard

  3. bast

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

Cotton fibers grow from the surface of the seeds in the cotton boll, making them surface fibers.

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 naturally occurring fibrous mineral that is heat-resistant and durable, often referred to as 'rock cotton' due to its appearance and texture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following ways was/were used to make cloth beautiful when people first started using it? a. By weaving patterns and designs b. By dipping carved wooden blocks in dyes and pressing it on cloth c. By using synthetic dyes on machines

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and b

  5. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. When fabric was first used, it was decorated by weaving different threads and patterns for designs. Block printing was done with help of carved wooden blocks and vegetable dyes.