M.M: 35 marks Dated: 31/05/2011
Time: 1 hour
Q 1: Write True or False plus also write the correct answer in case of false ones (1 mark each x 10 = 10 marks)
i. Cotton fibres have a smooth surface - _____________
ii. Jute fibres are weak in strength - _______________
iii. Jute is obtained from its flower - ________
iv. Coconut fibres are very rough and tough - __________
v. Cotton crops are grown in brown soil - ____________
vi. Nylon and plastic fibres are smooth - ___________
vii. Cotton crops need cold climate - ____________
viii. Yarn is made from fabrics - ______________
ix. Polyester is a natural fibre - ___________
x. Silk fibre is obtained from stem of a plant - __________
Q 2: Fill in the blanks (1 mark each x 10 = 10 marks)
i. Yarn is made of _______________
ii. The fruits of the cotton plant are called __________ _________
iii. The separation of cotton fibres from the seeds by combing is called ___________
iv. In India, jute is mainly grown in _____________ and ___________ (more than one word may come).
v. The process of making yarn from fibres is called ____________
vi. Depending on the type of sources from which the fibres are obtained, they can be classified into two types: _______ or __________
vii. Fabric from yarns is made by ___________ and ___________
viii. Plant fibres are obtained from ____________ and ____________
ix. Animal fibres are ___________ and _________
x. Linen is made from the fibres of ___________ plant.
Q 3: Name two items that are made from coconut fibres. (1 mark)
Q 4: In which season is jute cultivated in India? (1 mark)
Q 5: Why do we wear clothes? Give two reasons. (2 marks)
Q 6: Why is it necessary to make yarn from fabrics for making clothes? (1 mark)
Q 7: What is one difference between wearing and knitting? (1 mark)
Q 8: What is a loom? How many types of looms are there? Explain. (3 marks)
Q 9: Which three devices are used to make yarn from fibres? (1 mark)
Q 10: How can you show that knitted fabrics are made of single yarn running throughout the fabric? (1 mark)
Q 11: Name two materials which were used by the people in ancient times to cover themselves. (2 marks)
Q 12: Name two types of clothing which are still used in unstitched form in our country.
(2 marks)
