NCERT Solutions For Class 6 Science Chapter 3 Fibre to Fabric

The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning.In this process, fibres are drawn out and twisted.This brings the fibres together to form a yarn. Spinning is done by hand spindles (Takli or Charkha) or spinning machines.

Two items that are made from coconut fibres are:

(1) Floor mats

(2) Ropes

Cotton fibres are obtained from the fruits of the cotton plant. Fruits of cotton plant are called cotton bolls.Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of the jute plant.

a) Plant fibres are obtained from fruits and stems.

b) Animals fibres are wool and silk.

a) Yarn is made from fibres.   (True)

b) Spinning is a process of making fibres. (False)

c) Jute is the outer covering of coconut.   (False)

d) The process of removing seed from cotton is called ginning.    (True)

e) Weaving of yarn makes a piece of fabric. (True)

f) Silk fibre is obtained from the stem of a plant. (False)

g) Polyester is a natural fibre. (False)