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Earn 100

How do the hair of certain animals help in keeping their bodies warm?

Important Questions on Fibre to Fabric

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Name four breeds of animals that give good quality wool. Also, mention the wool they produce.
HARD
Name the various steps involved in the process from ‘fibre to wool’.
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What is meant by the ‘rearing’ and ‘breeding’ of sheep?
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Name any three breeds of sheep and mention the products that can be made from the wool obtained from them.
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Why are sweater made from wool?
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What is meant by selective breeding?
EASY
What is meant by the following term?
Rearing
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How is the quality of the wool decided? Name a good quality of wool.
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State whether sheep are herbivores or carnivores.
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Differentiate between the merino wool and cashmere wool
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Which is the best season for the mating of sheep?
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The person who looks after sheep is called a _____.

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Name the two species of camel from which wool can be obtained.
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What type of feed (or food) is given to sheep?
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What is the purpose of selective breeding? Name any two Indian breeds of sheep.
EASY
Thick and woolly skin helps animals to fight the hot weather.
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Why does wool yielding animals (like sheep) have a thick coat of hair on their body?
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Name any two breeds of sheep found in India.
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Why is the crossbreeding of sheep necessary in India? Name three exotic breeds with which crossbreeding is done in our country.