Question

Which one of the following is a natural fiber?

• A. nylon
• B. jute
• C. acrylic

Answer 1

The correct option is B

jute

Answer: The correct answer is option (B) – Jute

• Natural fibres are obtained from jute, silk, wool, cotton, linen.
• Man made fibres are rayon, acrylic, polyester, nylon.
• The raw materials of the textile industry are fibres. Fibres are either man made or natural.
• Based on the raw materials used, the textile industry can be classified.
• Flax, Jute, silk, wool, cotton are used for making cloth.
• One of the most ancient art is weaving cloth from yarn.
• The first textile mill in India was established in Fort Gloster in 1818.
• This textile mill had to be shut down after some time.
• In 1854,the first successful mechanized textile mill was established in Mumbai.
• Skilled labour, availability of raw material, a port for importing machinery, moist and warm climate helped in the rapid expansion of the cotton textile industry in the region.
• In Ahmedabad, the first mill was established in 1859. After Mumbai it went on to become the second largest textile city of India. It was often referred to as ‘Manchester of India.’