HSC/II/04 Student's Copy
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Pre-CBCS
2nd Semester
HOME SCIENCE
Textiles and Clothing
Full Marks 55
Time 2½ hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 20
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 5
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×5=5
1. Which of the following is made up of a single, smooth and solid strand?
Monofilament fibre
Multifilament fibre
Mineral fibre
Regenerated fibre
2. A is a strand of fibres laid or twisted by spinning.
yarn
cloth
textile fibre
fabric
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3. Which of the following is the reverse of satin weaves?
Pile weaves
Sateen weaves
Twill weaves
Leno weaves
4. The finish given to remove all small fibres sticking on the surface of the
cloth is
calendering
moireing
brushing and shearing
mercerizing
5. Which of the following does not form clear solution in water?
Soluble blue
Insoluble blue
Blueing process
Dyeing
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Any three physical properties of wool
2. Filament and staple yarns
3. Knitting
4. Embossing finish
5. General rules for stain removal
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PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Define fibre. Give the classification of textile fibres.
OR
Explain the processes of manufacture of cotton. 7
2. What are simple yarns? Write in detail the different types of simple yarns
with diagrams.
OR
Explain the different types of fancy yarns with diagrams. 7
3. What is weaving? Explain plain weaves in detail.
OR
Write a note on count of cloth. 7
4. What are the classifications of finishes? Explain any two mechanical
finishes in detail.
OR
Write notes on the following 3½+3½=7
Mercerizing
Waterproofing
5. What are the types of bleaches? Explain the different oxidizing bleaches.
OR
Explain the different types of stiffening agents. 7