Question

Short-answer questions (50 words)
1. List any two disadvantages of using synthetic fabrics and one advantage of using them.
2 How do we obtain jute fibre? Where is jute cultivated in India? List any two uses of jute.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 . Advantages of Synthetic Fibres

• Synthetic fibers have good elasticity.
• They don’t wrinkle up easily.
• Fabrics made from these fibres are less expensive, durable and readily available in comparison to natural fibers.

Disadvantages of Synthetic Fibres

• Synthetic fibers require attention while ironing since they tend to melt away easily.
• Most of these fibres absorb very little. So, they stick to the body while sweating on hot summer days. Thus, making it uncomfortable to wear during such days.
• Synthetic fibers are prone to catch fire very easily.
• These fibres are non-biodegradable.

2 . The jute plant is normally harvested at flowering stage. The stems of harvested plants are bundled and immersed in water for 10 to 15 days. The stems rot (the process is called rotting) and fibres are separated by hand. These fibres are converted into yarns to make fabrics.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.Disadvantage of synthetic fibre:-

i)Most of the synthetic fibre do not absorb moisture

ii) Synthetic fibe can be affected if we wash it in hot water.

Advantage of synthetic fibre:-

Most of the fibres which are made up of synthetic fibre are do not wrinkle easily.

2.Jute fibre is obtain from the stem and ribbon of the jute plant. In westbengal,Assam,and Bihar jute is cultivated...

Two use of jute are:

i.it is used for making jute bags.

ii.it is used for making ropes ,mat etc.