Question

What are the types of natural fibres? Explain. Classify the following based on the different types of natural fibres: [3 MARKS]

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{S. No}& \text{Fibres}\\ \text{1}& \text{Cotton}\\ \text{2}& \text{Wool}\\ \text{3}& \text{Silk}\end{array}$

Answer 1

Types: 1 Mark each
Classification: 1 Mark

Natural fibres are of two types based on where they are obtained from - Animal fibres and Plant fibres.

Plant fibres include all fibres we obtain from plants. Examples include jute, linen, etc
Animal fibres are the fibres that we obtain from animals, like fur.

$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{S. No}& \text{Fibres}& \text{Types}\\ \text{1}& \text{Cotton}& \text{Plant fibre}\\ \text{2}& \text{Wool}& \text{Animal fibre}\\ \text{3}& \text{Silk}& \text{Animal fibre}\end{array}$