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Question
Given below is a sequence of steps in the processing of wool. Which are the missing steps? Add them
Shearing, __________, sorting, __________, __________, __________
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Solution 1
Shearing, scouring, sorting, picking of burrs, dying of fibres, making of yarn
Solution 2
Shearing, scouring, sorting, picking out of burrs, colouring, rolling
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Down
(D) 1: Thorough washing
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Across
(A) 1 : Keeps warm
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| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Pashmina shawl | (i) | Camel wool |
| (b) | Woollen carpet | (ii) | Angora wool |
| (c) | Baby blanket | (iii) | Kashmir goat |
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The scouting process during the processing of wool refers to ______.
