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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is True or False. If false, correct them.
In the process of obtaining wool from fleece, sorting is done after scouring.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Sorting is the process of separating the wool fibers based on quality before they are cleaned. Scouring is the next step, where the wool is washed to remove dirt, grease and other impurities.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. Which are the missing steps? Add them
Shearing, __________, sorting, __________, __________, __________
Given below is a crossword puzzle based on this lesson. Use hints to fill in the blank spaces with letters that complete the words.
Down
(D) 1: Thorough washing
2 : Animal fibre
3 : Long thread like structure
Across
(A) 1 : Keeps warm
2 : Its leaves are eaten by silkworms
3 : Hatches from egg of moth

What are the two types of fibres that are obtained from animals?
What is shearing?
What are the characteristics of wool? Give any three.
Assertion: Wool is the fibre derived from the fur of animals.
Reason: Animals like goat, Yak, Alpaca and rabbit yields wool.
Paheli wanted to buy a gift made of animal fibre obtained without killing the animal. Which of the following would be the right gift for her to buy?
A wholesale woollen fibre dealer gets the woollen fibre of different textures sorted for various purposes. Match the items in Column I with the woollen fibre in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Pashmina shawl | (i) | Camel wool |
| (b) | Woollen carpet | (ii) | Angora wool |
| (c) | Baby blanket | (iii) | Kashmir goat |
| (d) | Woollen sweater | (iv) | Sheep wool |
On burning wool, why we get the small of burning of hair?
The process called ______ involves the removal of dried wool.
