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59 Boojho went to a cloth shop. There he found a fabric which was smooth to touch, had vibrant colour and shine. The fabric could be


A

Cotton

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Wool

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C

Silk

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D

Jute

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Solution

The correct option is C

Silk


Explanation for correct option:

(C)-Silk

Silk is a natural animal fibre obtained from the cocoon of the Silkworm. It is a very shiny and smooth fibre and has vibrant colours.

Explanation for incorrect options:

(A) Cotton

It is the most widely used natural fibre. Cotton is a soft fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plants (cotton bolls) or cotton fruits.

(B) Wool

Wool is a natural animal fibre. It is obtained from the fleece of sheep and hairs of camels, yak etc. It is very soft. Clothes made up of wool provide warmth during the winter.

(D) Jute

Jute is a natural plant fibre obtained from the stem of the jute plant and is very hard and strong. Jute is used for making gunny bags because jute fibre allows air to travel through the gunny bags, keeping the grain fresh.

Final answer: The correct answer is option (C)


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