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Question
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?
Options
Woollen shawl
Silk scarf
Animal fur cap
Leather jacket
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Solution
Woollen shawl
Explanation:
Wool can be obtained without killing the animal. It comes from the fleece/hair of wool yielding animals such as sheep, goats, yak, camel, rabbits, etc. Silk is obtained by killing the pupae. Fur and leather are animal products that are obtained from the skin of animals by killing them.
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