Understanding Fabrics and Clothing Materials

The video tutorial is a continuation of Chapter 3, 'Fiber to Family', focusing on short and long answer questions. It covers why we wear clothes, the history of clothing, differences between fibers and yarns, uses of jute, properties of synthetic fibers, and reasons for clothing choices in India. The long answer section discusses the climate and soil for cotton, steps in making cotton clothes, advantages of cotton over synthetic fabrics, and processes for making woolen and silk clothes. The video concludes with a summary and encouragement for students to reach out with questions.

What is the primary reason we wear clothes?

• To protect against weather conditions

• To follow cultural norms

• To look fashionable

• To show social status

Before the invention of clothes, how did people cover themselves?

• With metal sheets

• With synthetic fibers

• With animal skins and natural materials

• With woven fabrics

What is the main difference between fibers and yarns?

• Fibers are thicker than yarns

• Yarns are made by twisting fibers together

• Fibers are synthetic, yarns are natural

• Yarns are used for decoration only

Which of the following is NOT a fiber but is used to make clothes?

• Wool

• Leather

• Cotton

• Silk

What is one of the uses of jute?

• Manufacturing nylon

• Producing ropes

• Creating plastic bags

• Making silk garments

Why are nylon and polyester clothes not preferred in most parts of India?

• They are too expensive

• They do not absorb sweat well

• They are not durable

• They are not available

What type of soil is best for growing cotton?

• Loamy soil

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Black soil

What is the first step in converting cotton to clothes?

• Ginning

• Dyeing

• Weaving

• Spinning

What is an advantage of cotton over synthetic fabrics?

• Cotton is more colorful

• Cotton allows air to pass through

• Cotton is cheaper

• Cotton is more durable

How is silk obtained?

• From the leaves of mulberry trees

• From the cocoons of silkworms

• From the wool of sheep

• From the roots of jute plants