Question

Statement 1: Trimming is the process of removing the unwanted extra hide.
Statement 2: Tanning is the process of cutting the hide into pieces of similar thickness.
Select the option that is true for both statements.

• A. Both statements are correct.
• B. Both statements are incorrect.
• C. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
• D. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.

Trimming is the process of removing the unwanted extra hide. It is the third process involved in the making of leather. Splitting is the process of cutting the hide into pieces of similar thickness. It is the fourth process involved in the making of leather.