Shown below are few things we use in our day to day life. Identify them and classify them into natural and synthetic fibres. Define synthetic fibres. [5 MARKS]

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Identification: 0.5 Mark each
Classification: 0.5 Mark each
Definition : 1 mark

Silk - It is a natural fibre obtained from cocoon of silkworm.
Jute - It is a natural fibre that is obtained from stem of jute plants.
Nylon - It is a synthetic fibre.
Polyester - It is a synthetic fibre.

Synthetic fibres are those fibres which are man-made and are obtained from various chemical processes.

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