Question

Which of the following is a correct statement(s)?

• A. The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning.
• B. In this process, fibres from a mass of cotton wool are drawn out and twisted.
• C. A simple device used for spinning is a hand spindle, also called takli.
• D. Another hand operated device used for spinning is charkha.
• E. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

All of the above

The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning. In this process, fibres from a mass of cotton are drawn and twisted to bring the fibres together to form a yarn or thread. Spinning is done at home using simple devices like the hand spindle, or takli, and charkha. It is also done using machines. So, all the given statements are correct.