Question

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 ? give a suitable reason.
a)woolen shawl
b)silk scarf
c)leather jacket

Answer 1

woolen shawl because it is formed by wool of sheep

Answer 2

The right gift for her to buy would be a woollen shawl. (option a)

• Wool is extracted from animals like sheep, goats, yaks and several other animals without killing them.
• It is a natural animal fibre that comes from animals that have a hairy outer layer and their hair is shaved off to obtain wool fibres.
• Animals that dwell in cold environments have a thick layer of hair on their bodies. These coatings aid in the trapping of air by the animals.
• Whereas, silk is obtained by killing silkworms.
• Also, the making of leather jackets involves animal slaughter.