NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science<\/a> Chapter 3 Fibre to Fabric Questions and Answers are prepared by our highly skilled subject experts to help students while preparing for their exams.<\/p>\nFibre to Fabric NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science Chapter 3<\/h2>\nClass 6 Science Chapter 3 Fibre to Fabric Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n
Question 1.
\nClassify the following fibres as natural or synthetic.
\nnylon, wool, cotton, silk, polyester, jute
\nAnswer:
\nNatural fibres: wool, cotton, jute, silk
\nSynthetic fibres: Nylon, polyester<\/p>\n
Question 2.
\nState whether the following statements are \u2018true\u2019 or false\u2019.
\na. Yam is made from fibres.
\nb. Spinning is a process of making fibres.
\nc. Jute is the outer covering of coconut.
\nd. The process of removing seeds from cotton is called ginning.
\ne. Weaving of yarn makes a piece of fabric.
\nf. Silk fibre is obtained from the stem of a plant.
\ng. Polyester is a natural fibre.
\nAnswer:
\na. True
\nb. False
\nc. False
\nd. True
\ne. True
\nf. False
\ng. False<\/p>\n
Question 3.
\nFill in the blanks.
\na. Plant fibres are obtained from …………. and ………….
\nb. Animal fibres are …………. and ………….
\nAnswer:
\na. cotton plants, jute plants
\nb. wool, silk<\/p>\n
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Question 4.
\nFrom which parts of the plant cotton and jute are obtained?
\nAnswer:
\nCotton fibres are obtained from cotton seeds. They are the hair of cotton seeds. Jute fibres are obtained from the stems of jute plants by retting process.<\/p>\n
Question 5.
\nName two items that are made from coconut fibres.
\nAnswer:
\na. Ropes
\nb. Coir in mattresses<\/p>\n
Question 6.
\nExplain the process of making yarn from fibre.
\nAnswer:
\nThe process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning. In this process, fibres from a mass of cotton wool are drawn out and twisted. This brings the fibres together to form a yam.<\/p>\n
NCERT Extended Learning Activities and Projects<\/span><\/p>\nQuestion 1.
\nVisit a nearby handloom or power loom unit and observe the weaving or knitting of fabric.
\nHint: Do it yourself.<\/p>\n
Question 2.
\nFind out if any crop is grown in your region for obtaining fibre. If yes, what is it used for?
\nHint: Do it yourself.<\/p>\n
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Question 3.
\nIndia has been a major producer of cotton and its fabric. India exports cotton fabrics and items to many other countries. Find out, how it helps us?
\nHint: We export and import cotton fabrics so that we may make money and earn foreign currency. It helps in the development of the country and also used as income of a family.<\/p>\n
Activity 1<\/span><\/p>\nObjective: To make yam from fibres.
\nMaterials Required: Cotton wool.
\nProcedure:<\/p>\n