Question

A wool fibre cannot be obtained from which of the following?

• A. Goat
• B. Llama
• C. Alpaca
• D. Moth

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Moth

The correct option is D- Moth

Explanation of correct option-

1. Moth is a silkworm.
2. Different technological advancements and new developments have enabled manufacturers to produce different types of silk from different silkworms.
3. Silk is extracted from the cocoon of the silkworm by exposing it to sunlight.
4. The rearing of the silkworm is called sericulture.
5. Mulberry silk is the most common silk moth that is used for producing silk.

Explanation of incorrect option

Option A-

1. Goat is also called a poor man's cow as it yields a small quantity of milk.
2. It is reared for milk, wool and skin
3. Pashmina is the fine soft wool obtained from Kashmir and Tibet goats.

Option B-

1. Llama are the domesticated breeds of camel found in South America.
2. The coarse guard hair on the body of camels is used for obtaining wool.
3. The wool of the Llama is coarse and is used for ropes and saddle bags.

Option C-

1. Alpaca are the breeds of camel found in South America.
2. The very fine wool of Alpaca is used for making clothes and they are sheared every year.

Final answer: A wool fibre cannot be obtained from moth.