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Question
Which of the following is not a natural fibre?
Options
Cotton
Jute
Nylon
Flax
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Solution
Nylon
Explanation:
Nylon is a synthetic fibre manufactured in factories using chemicals while cotton, jute and flax are natural fibres obtained from plants.
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Across
- Substance used as synthetic wool. (7)
- A plastic used for making containers and carry bags. (9)
- Substance made up of large number of smaller molecules. (7)
- Another name for this compound is artificial silk. (5)
Down
5. A type of fibre obtained naturally from cocoon. (4)
6. A synthetic fibre classified as polyester. (8)
7. A polymer used for making ropes. (5)
The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called ______.
Hair trap a lot of ______, which is a poor ______ of heat.
Boojho wants to make yarn from fibre at home. Which of the following will he use to carry out the task?
