Question

Which of the following groups contain only synthetic fibre?

• A. Jute, acrylic, nylon
• B. Acrylic, silk, wool
• C. Polyester, nylon, acrylic
• D. Nylon, polyester, wool

Answer 1

The correct option is C Polyester, nylon, acrylic

Fibres made from chemical substances, which are not obtained from plant or animal sources are called synthetic fibres. Some examples of synthetic fibres are polyester, nylon and acrylic.
Fibres such as cotton, jute, silk and wool are obtained from plants and animals and are called natural fibres.
$\bullet$ Wool is an animal fibre obtained from the hair of animals like yak, camel, sheep, etc.
$\bullet$ Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworm.
$\bullet$ Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of jute plant.