1. Explain the different properties of leather. Also, discuss the five different types of leathers which are commonly used for leather-goods production.

2. Differentiate between the following:

Cow grain and Buff grain

Full grain leather and Corrected grain leather

3. Describe in brief the important parts and functions of cutting machine.

4. What is leather sorting? Write down at least ten defects found in leather.

5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of machine cutting over hand cutting.

6. "Quality cannot be inspected; it has to be in-built within the system." Justify the statement, giving suitable examples of leather-goods product.

7. Differentiate between the following:

Synthetic cutting process and Leather cutting process

Oil pull-up leather and Burnish leather

Sheep leather and Pig leather

Anti-mortem and Post-mortem

Scale area and Gross area

8. Why is colour-coding necessary Also discuss the colour matching by computer.

9. Draw a neat diagram showing line of tightness and line of stretchiness on a hide.

10. How will you identify different types of leathers based on their finishes (give at least ten types of leathers)