Question

Pick the odd one out on the basis of the source of the fibre.

• A. Wool
  
• B. Cotton
  
• C. Polyester
  
• D. Jute
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Polyester

Fibre is a very thin, thread-like strand from which a material is made. It is categorized under two categories:

1. Natural fibres- Fibres obtained from plants and animals.
For example:
$$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Fibre}& \text{Source}& \text{Usage}\\ \text{Cotton}& \text{Seeds of cotton plant}& \text{Fabrics, garments}\\ \text{Wool}& \text{Hair of yak, sheep}& \text{Jackets, rugs,blankets}\\ \text{Jute}& \text{Stem of jute plant}& \text{Gunny bags, carpet}\end{array}$$
2. Synthetic fibres: Fibres obtained by the chemical processes.
For example:
Polyester is made from petroleum. It is used in the making of bedspreads, sheets, pillows, etc.