Question

Pick the synthetic fiber out of the following?

• A. Cotton
• B. Nylon
• C. Jute
• D. Wool

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Nylon

Explanation of correct option.

Option (B) Nylon

• Fibres that are usually made using natural materials along with some man-made materials are known as synthetic fibres.
• Synthetic fibres are very durable and do not wrinkle easily.
• Nylon is the most common synthetic material.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option (A) Cotton.

• Natural fibres can be classified according to their origin.
• The vegetable, or cellulose-based, the class includes such important fibres as cotton, flax, and jute.
• The animal, or protein-base, fibres include wool, mohair, and silk.
• Since cotton is obtained from natural sources, it is not a synthetic fibre.
• Hence option (A) is incorrect

Option (C) Jute.

• Jute is the Fibre which is obtained from plants.
• Therefore it is a natural fibre.
• Hence option (C) is incorrect

Option (D) Wool.

• Wool is a textile fibre which is obtained from sheep and other animals
• Therefore, it is a natural fibre and not synthetic.
• Hence option (D) is incorrect.

Therefore, option (B) is the correct answer.