Question

(a) From which parts of the plant cotton and jute are obtained? [1 mark]

(b) Explain the process of making yarn from fibre. [2 marks]

(c) Describe the two main processes of making fabric from yarn. [2 marks]

Answer 1

(a) Cotton is obtained from the fruits (cotton bolls) of the cotton plant and jute is obtained from the stem of the jute plant. [1 mark]

(b) The process of making yarn from fibre is as follows:

• The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning. [1 mark]
• In this process, fibres are converted into yarns by twisting them together into long threads using different devices such as hand spindle (takli), charkha or spinning machines. [1 mark]

(c) The two main processes of making fabric from yarn are:

• Weaving: It is a process of making fabric by interlacing two sets of yarns at right angles using looms. [1 mark]
• Knitting: It is a process of making fabric by interlocking loops of single yarn with knitting needles or machines. [1 mark]