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DAV Class- 6 Fabric from Fibre Question and Answer
Something To Know
A. Fill in the blanks.
A. Fill in the blanks.
1. Cotton plants grow well in black soil.
2. Cotton is obtained from the fruit of the cotton plant, called bolls.
3. The body coat of sheep is called the fleece.
4. Wool is obtained from the body coat of animals like the sheep, camel or goat.
5. Jute is obtained from the bark of jute plant.
B. Match the following:
| Column 1 | Column 2(Answer) |
| 1. Fibres into threads- | (c) spinning |
| 2. Thread into fabric- | (d) weaving |
| 3. Colouring the fabric- | (a) dyeing |
| 4. Making patterns on fabric- | (e) printing |
| 5. Making fabric smooth and shiny- | (b) finishing |
C. Tick the correct option.
1. Which one of these is not a man-made fibre?
Answer: linen
2. From the following, the only incorrectly matched pair’ is-
Answer: cotton-seeds
3. The process, of pulling and twisting of strands to make a fibre, is known as-
Answer: spinning
4. ‘Weaving’ is done by using machines called-
Answer: looms
5. Jute and cotton plants grow well, respectively, in-
Answer: alluvial, and black, soils
D. Answers the following questions in brief.
1. How are clothes important for us?
Answer: Cloth help us to cover our body and protects us from unfavorable climatic conditions.
2. Define the term ‘natural fibres.
Answer: The fibres which are obtained from nature like from animals, plants, etc., is called natural fibres.
3. Give two examples of plants fibres.
Answer: Cotton and Jute.
4. Name the kind of soil that is suitable for growing jute plants.
Answer: Alluvial soil.
5. Where is coir obtained from?
Answer: Coir is obtained from the outer covering of coconut.
E. Answer the following questions.
1. State the conditions that help in growth of cotton plant.
Answer 1: Cotton plants grow well in black soil. A warm and frost-free climate having temperatures between 18-30° C, provide the most suitable conditions for the growth of cotton plant.
2. Why do we need to use ‘fresh soil’ for cultivating jute plant every year? State any three uses of jute.
Answer 2: Jute plant uses up the fertility of the soil to a large extent. Therefore, fresh soil is needed every year for the cultivation of jute plants.
Three uses of jute
- It is used to make bags.
- Used in making ropes.
- It is also used for making carpets & mats.
3. Give the difference between ‘spinning’ and ‘weaving’.
Answer 3: Spinning: A process of making yarn from fibres. In this process, a mass of cotton wool fibres is drawn out and twisted. It is an art where the fibre is drawn out, twisted, and then wound onto a bobbin.
Weaving: The process of combining and organizing two different sets of yarns together to make the fabric is called weaving. It can be done on looms that are either – hand operated or power operated.
4. Write, in correct sequence, the names of the steps involved in the production of cloth.
Answer 4: The complete process of making cloth, from its raw material, involves various steps. These steps are given below, in the sequence in which they are carried out.
5. Differentiate between natural and synthetic fibres. State any three advantages of synthetic fibres over natural fibres.
Answer 5: Natural fibres are obtained from natural sources like plants and animals. While synthetic fibres are made from chemicals that are prepared in factories.
The three advantages of synthetic fibres over natural fibres are:
a) They are wrinkle-free.
b) They have fast colours.
c) They are not spoiled by moths.
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