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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

Colourful clothes should be used in winter because _____.

  1. they are beautiful

  2. they are cheap

  3. they absorb heat

  4. they are easily washable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dark-colored clothes absorb more heat from sunlight because darker colors absorb more wavelengths of visible light rather than reflecting them. This absorbed light energy is converted to heat, making darker clothes warmer in winter.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. Nylon is not attacked by moths and ordinary chemicals. b. Rayon fiber is chemically identical to cotton, but it has a shine like silk. c. Nylon fibers have low abrasion resistance, so they are very durable.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. Nylon fibers have high abrasion resistance, so they are very durable.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of synthetic fibers?

  1. Synthetic fibers are very durable.

  2. Synthetic fibers absorb very little water.

  3. Synthetic fibers are wrinkle resistant.

  4. Synthetic fibers are extremely thick and strong.

  5. Clothes made from synthetic fibers are easier to maintain.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a characteristic of synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers are strong, but are extremely fine. So, the clothes made from them have very smooth texture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following arrangements is the correct order of fabrics in their decreasing strength?

  1. Polyester - Nylon - Silk - Cotton - Wool

  2. Nylon - Polyester - Silk - Cotton - Wool

  3. Wool - Nylon - Silk - Cotton - Polyester

  4. Polyester - Nylon - Cotton - Silk - Wool

  5. Polyester - Nylon - Silk - Wool - Cotton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Polyester is the strongest artificial fiber followed by nylon, silk, cotton and wool.

Multiple choice

Which pair of fabric is made up from animals?

  1. Jute and silk

  2. Cotton and jute

  3. Silk and wool

  4. Wool and cotton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. Both are obtained from animals. Silk is obtained from silk worm and wool from sheep or rabbit, etc.

Multiple choice

Rayon is made from:

  1. Plastic

  2. Gasoline

  3. Petroleum

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

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber made from regenerated cellulose, typically derived from wood pulp. The cellulose is chemically treated and extruded into fibers. Unlike synthetic fibers, rayon is not petroleum-based.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a property of rayon fabrics?

  1. It can be easily dyed in wide range of colours.

  2. Its fabrics are soft, smooth, cool and comfortable.

  3. They are highly absorbent.

  4. They do not insulate body heat.

  5. They are ideal for cold climates.

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

Rayon fabrics are suitable for hot and humid climates. 

Multiple choice

Which of the following synthetic fibers is used for finishing of high quality Guitars and Pianos?

  1. Nylon

  2. Rayon

  3. Polyester

  4. Acrylic

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

Polyester fibers are used for high-quality guitar and piano finishes due to their durability, gloss retention, and resistance to wear and environmental factors. Nylon has different applications (ropes, clothing), Rayon is semi-synthetic (cellulose-based), and Acrylic is used for wool-like textiles.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a constituent of Acrylic fiber?

  1. Acrylonitrile

  2. Methyl acrylate

  3. Vinyl acetate

  4. Acryloacetate

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

Acrylic fibers are copolymers made primarily from acrylonitrile (85%+) combined with other monomers like methyl methacrylate, methyl acrylate, or vinyl acetate to improve dyeability and processing. 'Acryloacetate' is not a recognized chemical compound used in acrylic fiber production.