Question

Which of the following are animal fibres?

• A. Wool
• B. Silk
• C. Cotton
• D. Jute

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Wool
B Silk

Fibres obtained from animals are called animal fibres.
Examples:
1. Wool - obtained from the hair of animals like sheep, yak, alpaca, etc.
2. Silk - obtained from the cocoons of silkworm.
Fibres obtained from plants are called plant fibres.
Examples:
1. Cotton - obtained from the seeds of cotton plant.
2. Jute - obtained from stem of jute plant.
Plant fibres and animal fibres are collectively known as natural fibres.