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The process done to remove grease, dirt and dust while processing fibres into wool is called ______.

A

spinning

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B

combing

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C

shearing

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D

scouring

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Solution

The correct option is D scouring
Wool that has been sheared contains a lot of contaminants like grease, dirt and dust. So wool is washed thoroughly to remove the impurities. This process is called scouring.

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Q. The following are the steps involved in the processing of wool fibres.
A. The fibres are washed to remove dirt and then dried.
B. The fleece of the sheep is removed.
C. The woollen yarn is then dyed in various colours.
D. The fibres are then combed to straighten them.
E. The fibres are then spun into yarn.
F. The fleece is then sorted according to texture and quality.

The correct sequence in which this process takes place is ____________________
(a) B, A, E, D, F, C
(b) C, E, D, F, A, B
(c) A, B, F, D, E, C
(d) B, A, F, D, E, C

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