Fibre to Fabric Class 5 Worksheet EVS

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What determines the type of clothes people wear?
(a) The fabric's color
(b) The climate of the place
(c) Fashion trends
(d) The cost of clothing

(ii) Which of the following is NOT a natural fiber?
(a) Cotton
(b) Polyester
(c) Jute
(d) Silk

(iii) What is the process of separating fibers from plant parts called?
(a) Ginning
(b) Weaving
(c) Spinning
(d) Knitting

(iv) Why are white coir fibers suitable for making fishing nets?
(a) They are smooth
(b) They are resistant to saltwater
(c) They are colorful
(d) They are biodegradable

(v) Which natural fiber is obtained from the caterpillars of silk moths?
(a) Cotton
(b) Wool
(c) Jute
(d) Silk

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) What is sericulture, and where is it practiced?
(ii) Why is cotton considered suitable for summer clothing?
(iii) ____________ is the oldest natural fiber used for making fabric.
(iv) Weaving creates a structured fabric using a loom, while knitting produces a more flexible and stretchy fabric using ____________.
(v) Jute bags are used for planting tree saplings because they are ____________.

Q3: Match the Columns (In a Table)

Match the following natural fibers with their sources:

Q4: True or False

(i) Synthetic fibers like polyester are obtained from plants and animals.
(ii) Weaving involves arranging two sets of yarn at right angles to create a fabric.
(iii) Jute bags are used to grow tree saplings because they are not biodegradable.
(iv) Linen fabric is made from flax fiber.
(v) Wool traps air in tiny pockets, allowing body heat to escape.

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