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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.

Synthetic fiber propertiesNatural plant fibersFabric draping and materialsNatural dyes in textilesApparel and sportswear materials

Textile and Fiber Materials Questions

Multiple choice

Nylon is a :

  1. natural fibre

  2. regenerated fibre

  3. both true synthetic fibre & regenerated fibre

  4. true synthetic fibre
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nylon is world's first true synthetric fibre.

Multiple choice

Nylon does not contain :

  1. cellulose

  2. water

  3. air

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

Nylon is a synthetic fibre which is made by Coal, air and water

Multiple choice

Cotton, sponge and wool are ______ materials.

  1. non-compressible

  2. compressible

  3. hard

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

Cotton, sponge, wool are soft, non-lustrous and can be compressed easily by applying pressure. So, only option 2 is correct. 

Multiple choice

What is spinning?

  1. Yarn arrangement

  2. Fibre separation

  3. Yarn making from fibres

  4. Soaking of jute plant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The fibers obtained from plants or animals need to be processed before using them to make fabric. This processing of turning fibers into yarn is known as spinning.  

Multiple choice

Jute fiber is separated by

  1. fiber machine

  2. hands

  3. spinning wheel

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

The stem is immersed in water for a few days for the easy separation of jute fibers. The stem then rots and the fibers are separated by hand. 

Multiple choice

Pick the odd one out.

  1. Cotton

  2. Nylon

  3. Wool

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

Cotton, wool and silk are natural fibers. They are obtained from plant or animal sources. Nylon is a synthetic fiber prepared artificially.