Question

Q10. A sheep develops thick coat of hair, it is shaved off for getting wool. The removal of
wool is done manually or with a large razor or machine.
(a) What is the name given to the thick coat of hair of the sheep (1+1+1)
(b) Name the process of removal of wool from sheep
(c) In which season the removal of wool from sheep is done?​

Answer 1

shearing

This process is called shearing. Usually, hair are removed during the hot weather which enables the sheep to survive without their protective protective coat of hair. The hair provide woollen fibres and Woollen fibres are then processed to obtain woollen yarn.