Question

What is the basic difference between wool and cotton fibres?

• A. Wool is obtained from animals whereas cotton is obtained from plants.
• B. Wool is obtained from plants whereas cotton is obtained from animals
• C. Wool and cotton both are obtained from plants
• D. Wool and cotton both are obtained from animals.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Wool is obtained from animals whereas cotton is obtained from plants.

Cotton is a soft fibre that is obtained from cotton plants and grows in a boll. It is mainly grown in regions having black soil and warm conditions.
Wool is an animal fibre obtained from sheep, goat, yak, camel, etc. All these animals have an outer covering of hair which is shaved off to form wool fibres.