Write True (T) or False (F) against the following statements in the given brackets:
1. Most common silk moth is kosa silk moth. ( )
2. India is the largest producer of wool in the world. ( )
3. Mooga is a good variety of silk. ( )
4. Wool burns slowly and melts. ( )
5. Sheep are fed on mulberry leaves. ( )
6. Wool is obtained only from sheep. ( )

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Solution

1. False
The most common silk moth is mulberry silk moth.

2. False
Australia is the largest producer of wool in the world.

3. True

4. False
Wool burns with a sizzling noise and curls away from the flame.

5. False
Silkworm's larva is fed on mulberry leaves.

6. False
Wool is obtained not only from sheep but also from yak, camel, rabbit and goat.

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