Clothes—How Things are Made
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Natural Fibres: Cotton, Silk, Wool, and Linen
SubtopicNatural Fibres: Cotton, Silk, Wool, and Linen under Clothes—How Things are Made for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why do we wear clothes?
A.To protect our body from heat
B.To protect our body from cold
C.To look smart
D.All of these
- 2.
Which of these is a source of wool besides sheep?
A.Cow
B.Rabbit
C.Chicken
D.Pig
- 3.
Looms that are operated by hand are called:
A.Power looms
B.Handlooms
C.Spinning wheels
D.Needles
- 4.
What do we get after spinning the fibers?
A.Fabric
B.Yarn
C.Clothes
D.Seeds
- 5.
Once cotton fibres have been cleaned and the seeds have been removed, they are compressed into large, heavy rectangular bundles for easier transport to the spinning mills. These bundles are called:
A.Slivers
B.Bolls
C.Skeins
D.Bales
- 6.
A student performed a 'burning test' on a small piece of natural thread. If the thread smells like burning paper and leaves behind a small amount of light grey ash, the fibre is most likely made of:
A.Silk
B.Wool
C.Cotton
D.Nylon
- 7.
After the wool fleece is washed (scoured) to remove dirt and grease, it is sent to a factory for a process where the hairs of different textures are separated from each other. This step is known as:
A.Shearing
B.Sorting
C.Knitting
D.Retting
- 8.
What is the 'warp' in a loom?
A.The yarn that goes over and under
B.The set of longitudinal threads held in tension on a frame
C.The shuttle that carries the thread
D.The pedal used by the weaver
- 9.
The thickness of a wool fiber is measured in which unit?
A.Kilograms
B.Microns
C.Liters
D.Meters
- 10.
What happens to a silk moth if the cocoon is used for commercial silk production?
A.It is allowed to fly away
B.It is killed inside the cocoon by heat
C.It is used to produce more eggs immediately
D.It is fed more mulberry leaves
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Weaving and Patterns with Threads
SubtopicWeaving and Patterns with Threads under Clothes—How Things are Made for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Patterns created by tying parts of fabric and then dipping it in color is called:
A.Block printing
B.Tie and Dye
C.Embroidery
D.Knitting
- 2.
Which of these helps in keeping clothes clean and crisp?
A.Dyeing
B.Washing and Ironing
C.Weaving
D.Spinning
- 3.
Which cloth is made from the fiber obtained from cocoons?
A.Linen
B.Wool
C.Silk
D.Jute
- 4.
What is 'shearing'?
A.Removing seeds from cotton
B.Removing hair from sheep
C.Spinning silk threads
D.Dyeing cloth
- 5.
There are different ways to add color and designs to clothes during production. Based on the flowchart, which statement correctly identifies the difference between Method 1 and Method 2?
A.Method 1 shows dyeing the whole cloth uniformly, while Method 2 shows printing a pattern on specific areas.
B.Method 1 is used only for animal fibers, while Method 2 is used only for plant fibers.
C.Method 1 involves spinning fibers into yarn, while Method 2 involves weaving yarn into fabric.
D.Method 1 is used to make the fabric stronger, while Method 2 is used to make the fabric waterproof.
- 6.
Before we discovered weaving, what did early humans use for clothes?
A.Polyester shirts
B.Animal skins and leaves
C.Plastic sheets
D.Paper
- 7.
Which of the following is a benefit of using natural dyes?
A.They are always very bright and neon
B.They are generally more eco-friendly
C.They never wash out
D.They are made from chemicals in a lab
- 8.
If a fabric is described as 'Hydrophobic', what does it mean for its use in clothing?
A.It absorbs water very well.
B.It repels water and dries very quickly.
C.It glows in the dark.
D.It is only made from plant roots.
- 9.
What is the 'Selvedge' of a fabric?
A.The center of the cloth.
B.The finished edge of the fabric that prevents it from unraveling.
C.The place where the dye is most concentrated.
D.A type of fancy embroidery.
- 10.
Which fiber is harvested by killing the pupa inside the cocoon using hot water or steam?
A.Cotton
B.Silk
C.Wool
D.Nylon
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Traditional Indian Textiles and Handloom
SubtopicTraditional Indian Textiles and Handloom under Clothes—How Things are Made for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why should we prefer buying handloom clothes?
A.They are made by machines
B.They help protect our traditional arts
C.They are made of plastic
D.They are imported from other countries
- 2.
Which state is known for its beautiful 'Chanderi' and 'Maheshwari' sarees?
A.Madhya Pradesh
B.Tamil Nadu
C.Assam
D.Punjab
- 3.
What is the 'Weft' thread in weaving?
A.The vertical thread
B.The horizontal thread
C.The sewing needle
D.The spinning wheel
- 4.
Which of these colors is traditionally obtained from turmeric?
A.Blue
B.Yellow
C.Red
D.Black
- 5.
Tussar silk is known for its rich texture and natural deep gold color. It is mainly produced in which Indian state?
A.Jharkhand
B.Punjab
C.Rajasthan
D.Haryana
- 6.
Which of these traditional Indian garments is usually a single long piece of unstitched handloom cloth?
A.Shirt
B.Saree
C.Trousers
D.Jacket
- 7.
When we say a fabric is 'Hand-spun', it means the yarn was made using:
A.A large electric machine
B.A tool like a Takli or Charkha
C.A computer
D.A power loom
- 8.
Which of the following is NOT a natural dye source traditionally used in Indian handlooms?
A.Turmeric
B.Pomegranate skin
C.Coal tar
D.Indigo plant
- 9.
The 'Tana-Bana' terminology in Varanasi weaving refers to:
A.The two weavers who work on the same loom.
B.The Warp and the Weft threads respectively.
C.The process of dyeing and then drying.
D.The traditional song sung by weavers.
- 10.
Which Indian state is famous for the 'Ilkal' saree, which features a 'Topi Teni' technique for joining the body and the palla?
A.Karnataka
B.Punjab
C.Assam
D.Bihar
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Crafting with Needle and Thread
SubtopicCrafting with Needle and Thread under Clothes—How Things are Made for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the purpose of a knot at the end of the thread?
A.To make the needle heavy
B.To stop the thread from pulling through the cloth
C.To decorate the cloth
D.To make sewing difficult
- 2.
The vertical threads in a loom are called the ________.
A.Weft
B.Warp
C.Knot
D.Stitch
- 3.
What does a tailor use to draw lines on dark fabric?
A.White tailor's chalk
B.Black pen
C.Yellow pencil
D.Red marker
- 4.
Which of these is the source of linen fiber?
A.Sheep
B.Flax plant
C.Silkworm
D.Cotton plant
- 5.
Which needlework technique is specifically used to mend a hole in a garment by interweaving new threads across the opening to recreate the fabric structure?
A.Hemming
B.Darning
C.Embroidering
D.Pleating
- 6.
What is the primary reason for 'finishing' raw edges of fabric in a garment?
A.To make the cloth heavier
B.To change the color of the cloth
C.To prevent the threads from coming out (unraveling)
D.To make the cloth waterproof
- 7.
Which of these is a plant-based fiber used for making sacks and ropes?
A.Wool
B.Nylon
C.Jute
D.Silk
- 8.
What is the purpose of a 'Seam Ripper' in a sewing kit?
A.To cut large pieces of fabric
B.To undo unwanted or incorrect stitches without damaging the fabric
C.To punch holes in leather for sewing
D.To hold the thread spool in place
- 9.
Why is 'Acrylic' often used as a substitute for wool in making sweaters and blankets?
A.It is much heavier than wool
B.It is a natural fiber found in rocks
C.It is lightweight, warm, and cheaper than natural wool
D.It is edible and eco-friendly
- 10.
Which of the following embroidery stitches is shaped like a small loop and is often used to create flower petals or chain-like lines?
A.Lazy Daisy stitch
B.Cross stitch
C.Blanket stitch
D.Back stitch
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