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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 synthetic polyamides polymerisation chemistry

Which of the following is used in making textiles and ropes?

  1. Dacron

  2. Perlon - L

  3. Rayon

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Perlon-L is also known as nylon-$6$. It is obtained by heating caprolactum with water at a high temperature. It is used in making textiles and ropes.

Multiple choice synthetic polyamides polymerisation chemistry

Which of the following is a common example of fibers?

  1. Bakelite

  2. Buna-S
  3. Nylon - $6,\: 6$
  4. Nylon - $6$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nylon-6,6 (PA66) is semicrystalline polyamide commonly used in fiber applications such as carpeting, clothing, and tire cord. 


It is also used as an engineering material in bearings and gears due to its good abrasion resistance and self-lubricating properties. 

Multiple choice zoology musculo-skeletal system red and white muscle types of muscle fibres locomotion and movements

Collagen fibres are ____________.

  1. White

  2. Yellow

  3. Pale

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

  • Collagen is a type of protein fibre found abundantly throughout our body.
  •  It provides strength and protects many different areas of the body, including the skin.
  •  These White fibres, made up of collagen are white and shining which are strong, non-elastic and tough. 
  • More specifically, collagen is found in our various types of connective tissues such as cartilage, tendons, bones, and ligaments. Hence, collagen fibres are white.
So, the correct answer is 'white'.

Multiple choice zoology musculo-skeletal system red and white muscle types of muscle fibres locomotion and movements

The white fibers are chemically composed of ______

  1. Myosin

  2. Elastin

  3. Collagen

  4. Actin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • White fibers appear white in color because They have lower myoglobin and therefore lower oxygen content, which is why they do not appear reddish.
  • White fibers are made up of collagen whereas yellow fibers are made up of elastin.
  • The function of white fibrous tissue is to connect structures of the body together while providing support and shock absorption to the structures. For Example, ligaments, and tendons.
  • Hence The white fibers are chemically composed of Collagen.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Collagen'.
Multiple choice biology plants in daily life uses of gymnosperms introduction to gymnosperms importance of plants

The surface fibres of commercial use are obtained from

  1. Gossypium

  2. Agave

  3. Helianthus

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

Surface fibers are fibers found on the covering of seeds, leaves, or fruits; cotton cloth is made from seed hairs covering the surface of cotton seeds. Gossypium is a genus  of 39-40 species of shrubs in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of both the 'Old World'  and the 'New World'. The cotton plants, sources of commercial cotton fabric, are included in this genus. 

Multiple choice chemistry manmade materials synthetic rubber rubber polymer

Strength of synthetic fibre is better during-

  1. dry condition

  2. wet condition

  3. humid condition

  4. never
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Synthetic fibres generally maintain their structural integrity and strength better in dry conditions. Moisture can often weaken the intermolecular forces or cause swelling in certain synthetic materials.

Multiple choice types of polymerisation reactions condensation polymerisation polymer polymers chemistry

Synthetic fiber does not obtained from renewable resources is : 

  1. Nylon

  2. Polyester

  3. Rayon

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

Synthetic fibres are manufactured using plant materials and minerals. 


Viscose comes from pine trees or petrochemicals, while acrylic, nylon and polyester come from oil and coal. 

Viscose fibre is obtained from the cellulose; versatility allows imitating materials such as cotton or silk.

Rayon is a manufactured fiber made from natural sources such as wood and agricultural products that are regenerated as cellulose fiber. 

The many types and grades of rayon can imitate the feel and texture of natural fibers such as silk, wool, cotton, and linen.

Therefore, option C is correct.

Multiple choice types of polymerisation reactions condensation polymerisation polymer polymers chemistry

Regenerated fibres have superior physical properties because

  1. they are fresh fibres

  2. they are obtained naturally

  3. they are chemically treated fibres

  4. None of the abvoe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Regenerated fibre is created by dissolving the cellulose area of plant fibre in chemicals and making it into fibre  again.It consists of cellulose like cotton and hemp  so it is called as regenerated cellulose fibre.

Multiple choice botany identifying the plants habit of plants plant classifications type of plants

Find the wrong statement in the following.

  1. Animal fibres are proteins

  2. Plant fibres are fats

  3. Rearing of silk worms is called Sericulture

  4. Separation of silk fibre from cocoon is called Reeling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

All statements are truly given below

1) Animal fibers consist largely of particular proteins.
2) Rearing of silkworms is called Sericulture.

3) Separation of silk fiber from the cocoon is called Reeling.
So, the correct option is 'Plant fibers are fats'.


Multiple choice chemistry animal fibre wool - animal fibre wool fibres from animals

The correct order in the processing of wool is:

  1. $Shearing - sorting - scouring - fiber spinning - fiber dying - rolling$
  2. $Shearing - scouring - sorting - fiber spinning - fiber dying - rolling$
  3. $Shearing - scouring - sorting - fiber dying - fiber spinning - rolling$
  4. $Shearing - sorting - scouring - fiber spinning - rolling - fiber dying$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct order in the processing of wool is = $Shearing - scouring - sorting - fiber spinning - fiber dying -  rolling$