Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?

The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk and their rearing, breeding is called “sericulture” while “silviculture” is a practice of developing and caring forests.

Which country is the world's largest producer of wool in the world?

Australia is the highest wool producing country in the world. It is responsible for the production of 25% of the world's wool.

The female silk moth lays eggs, from which hatch larvae which are called caterpillars or silkworms.

Selective breeding is a process of

When certain desired traits (properties) of parents are considered before breeding, it is called selective breeding.

Which is the world's best-known textile fibre brand?

The Wool mark certification trademark is one of the world's best-known textile fibre quality brands, providing consumers with guaranteed fibre content and an assurance of quality.

Certain breeds of sheep have thick coat of hair which is famous for

For obtaining wool, sheep are reared. Their hair is cut and processed into wool. The quality and texture of the fibres obtained from them. Certain breeds of sheep have thick coat of hair on their body which yields good quality wool in large quantities.

Paheli wants to know the name of the breed which is famous for good quality of wool?

There are some famous breeds of sheep which found in India. Such as, Lohi is famous for “Good quality of wool”. Marwadi is famous for “Coarse wool”. Nali is famous for “Carpet wool” and pathanwadi is famous for “Hosiery”.

Which country is the second largest producer of silk in the world?

India is the second largest producer of silk in the world after China. Silk Industry provides employment to 7.9 million people in India. China is the world's single biggest producer and chief supplier of silk to the world markets. India is the world's second largest producer. About 97% of the raw mulberry silk comes from some Indian states.

The general process that takes place at a sheep shearing shade is

Removal of fleece is called sheep shearing, separating hair of different textures is called shorting, washing wool to remove grease is called scouring and rolling of sheep fibre into yarn is called rolling.

Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?

Here, all the options are correct. Hence, your answer will be option [D].

What do you mean by “Raw silk”?

After brushing, filaments from four to eight cocoons are joined and twisted. About 48 such twisted filament are joined to make a thread that is wound on a real. This is called “raw silk”.

Silk fibre is obtained from

Cocoon is one of the stages of life cycle of silkworm. Fleece of sheep gives wool, cotton ball gives cotton and jute stalk gives jute fibre.

Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?

Reeling of silk is the process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk. Rest all the options are correct.

Which of the following breeds of sheep is or are found only in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh?

Rampur Bushair is the only breeds of sheep is found only in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. And rest of others, found in different part of the countries.

The term sericulture is used for

Sericulture is the rearing of silkworm to obtain silk fibre. Sericulture means “Silk farming”.

Wool fibre cannot be obtained from which of the following?

Moth is an insect while other three are the animals with fur which produce wool.

Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?

In India, mostly sheep are reared for getting wool. And rest of the statements are correct.

Selective breeding is a process of

When certain desired traits (properties) of parents are considered before breeding, it is called selective breeding.

The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is called

Sericulture is a practice of rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk while silviculture is a practice of developing and caring forests.

Paheli and Boojho argued about the different words. Choose which of the statement is or are incorrect?

Apiculture is the scientific method of rearing of honeybees. All the rest are correct. Hence, your answer will be option [C].

Paheli wants to know, what the maximum length of continuous silk thread that can be obtained from a cocoon?

The maximum length of continuous silk that can be obtained from a cocoon is measured at 900 metres. This is the highest observed, however the length may vary in most cases as different cocoons are of different size and shape therefore having varied amount of silk within them.

Which of the following is not a type of silk?

Moth is the silkworm under development inside a cocoon. Mulberry, Tassar and Mooga are varities of silk produced by different rearing practices.

Boojho wants to know why caterpillars need to shed their skin but we humans do not?

Caterpillar must shed their skin in order to grow, unlike us insects have an exo-skeleton which means that they are pretty much “encased” inside their skin. The skin does not grow with the animals. Caterpillars shed their skin three to five times while the grow. And this process is called “molting”. There is skin never grow as skin of human does. So, while growing they have to crawl out of their skin when their skin becomes too tight. Each skin is called an “instar”.

Which of the following statement is or are incorrect?

The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk and their rearing, breeding is called “Sericulture” while “Silviculture” is a practice of developing and caring forests.

Reeling of silk is the process of taking out threads from the cocoon for use as silk.

Boojho wants to know the wool producing states in India, from the given options?

The woolen industry in India is small and is located in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Paheli wants to know that generally in which situation bleaching and dyeing of silk fibres (adding colours) are usually done?

Generally, bleaching and dyeing of silk fibres (adding colours) are usually done, before the yarns are made into fibres.

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Paheli wanted to buy a gift made of animal fibre obtained without killing the animal. Which of the following would be the right gift for her to buy?

[A]. Woollen shawl

[B]. Silk scarf

[C]. Animal fur cap

[D]. Leather jacket

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Paheli wants to know the name of wool producing countries in the world? Would you help her?

[A]. Uruguay

[B]. China

[C]. Argentina

[D]. All the above.

Silkworms secrete fibre made of

[A]. Fat

[B]. Cellulose

[C]. Protein

[D]. Nylon

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Paheli wants to know the name of the wool producing states in India?

[A]. Arunachal Pradesh

[B]. Sikkim

[C]. Haryana

[D]. All the above

Read the following statement about wool yielding animals and choose the incorrect sentence.

[A]. Angora wool is used to make woolen carpet.

[B]. Camel wool is used to make baby blanket.

[C]. Sheep wool is used to make push-mina shawl.

[D]. All the above.

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What is the name of silkworms?

Silk is also natural animal fibre, obtained from the silkworms named Bombyx Mori.

What is Sericulture?

The practice of rearing silkworms to produce silk is called Sericulture.

What are the common helth problems from which workers suffering in Sericulture industry?

Respiratory disorders, Asthma, scabies, blisters and skin infections are some of the common health problems that workers working in sericulture industry suffer from.

What do you know about Reeling?

The process of collecting of silk thread from cocoons is Reeling.

Uses of Silk

In the manufacture of clothing, dress materials, curtains and upholstery.
For handicrafts and items like parachutes, bicycle tyres, comforter filling and artillery gunpowder bags.
Through a special manufacturing process, it is made suitable for use as nonabsorbable surgical sutures.
Doctors also use it to make prosthetic arteries.
As a material to write on.

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Paheli wanted to buy a gift made of animal fibre obtained without killing the animal. Which of the following would be the right gift for her to buy?

Paheli wants to know the name of wool producing countries in the world? Would you help her?

Silkworms secrete fibre made of

Paheli wants to know the name of the wool producing states in India?

Read the following statement about wool yielding animals and choose the incorrect sentence.

What is the name of silkworms?

What is Sericulture?

What are the common helth problems from which workers suffering in Sericulture industry?

What do you know about Reeling?

Uses of Silk

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Class 7 Science Chapter 3 MCQ for 2020-21

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Paheli wanted to buy a gift made of animal fibre obtained without killing the animal. Which of the following would be the right gift for her to buy?

Paheli wants to know the name of wool producing countries in the world? Would you help her?

Silkworms secrete fibre made of

Paheli wants to know the name of the wool producing states in India?

Read the following statement about wool yielding animals and choose the incorrect sentence.

What is the name of silkworms?

What is Sericulture?

What are the common helth problems from which workers suffering in Sericulture industry?

What do you know about Reeling?

Uses of Silk

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