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Synthetic fibres are obtained from ________.

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petroleum

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animals

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plants

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limestone

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Solution

The correct option is A
petroleum

Synthetic fibres are man-made fibres, most of them are prepared from raw material (petroleum) called petrochemicals. Examples of synthetic fabrics include polyester, acrylic, nylon, rayon.

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