write the name of the fibre which on burning gives an odour similar to that burning paper

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Burning cotton gives smell like burning paper because cotton is plant based natural fibre so it resembles some properties of the paper which is also obtained from the plants.

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State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, correct them
Silk is a plant fibre.
Jute is obtained from the leaves of a plant.
Weaving is a process of arranging two sets of yarns together.
Cotton yarn on burning gives an odour similar to that of a burning paper.

State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, correct them.

(a) Silk is a plant fibre.
(b) Jute is obtained from the leaves of a plant.
(c) Weaving is a process of arranging two sets of yarn together.
(d) Cotton yarn on burning gives an odour similar to that of a burning paper.

A:- Fibre burns with the smell like a burning hair.

B:- Fibre burns with the smell like a burning paper.

From the below-mentioned fibres identify which burns as A and B?

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