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
Ans: (b)
The type of clothes people wear depends on the climate of the place.

(ii) Which of the following is NOT a natural fiber?
(a) Cotton
(b) Polyester
(c) Jute
(d) Silk
Ans: (b)
Polyester is a synthetic fiber, not a natural one.

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

(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
Ans: (b)
White coir fibers are used for fishing nets because they are resistant to saltwater.

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

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) What is sericulture, and where is it practiced?
Ans: Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms for silk production. It is practiced in countries like Japan.

(ii) Why is cotton considered suitable for summer clothing?
Ans: Cotton is considered suitable for summer clothing because it is soft, comfortable, and allows moisture to evaporate, keeping the body cool.

(iii) ____________ is the oldest natural fiber used for making fabric.
Ans: Flax
Flax 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 ____________.
Ans: needles or machines
Knitting uses needles or machines to create a more flexible and stretchy fabric.

(v) Jute bags are used for planting tree saplings because they are ____________.
Ans: biodegradable and mix with the soil over time.
Jute bags are biodegradable and integrate with the soil without disturbing the roots of the saplings.

Q3: Match the Columns (In a Table)

Match the following natural fibers with their sources:
Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) Synthetic fibers like polyester are obtained from plants and animals.
Ans: False
Synthetic fibers are human-made and not obtained from plants or animals.

(ii) Weaving involves arranging two sets of yarn at right angles to create a fabric.
Ans: True
Weaving does involve 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.
Ans: False
Jute bags are used for tree saplings because they are biodegradable.

(iv) Linen fabric is made from flax fiber.
Ans: True
Linen fabric is indeed made from flax fiber.

(v) Wool traps air in tiny pockets, allowing body heat to escape.
Ans: False
Wool traps air in tiny pockets, which do not allow body heat to escape, keeping the body warm.