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Assertion: Acrylic fibres are used in making socks and shawls.
Reason: Acrylic fibres are a replacement or woolen fibres.

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Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not correct for the assertion.
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The assertion is true but the reason is false.
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The assertion is false but the reason is true.
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The correct option is A Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Acrylic has properties similar to that of wool and hence, is also called Orlon. It is crease-resistant, lightweight, soft, and keeps the person wearing it warm. Hence, it is used primarily as a replacement for wool.

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