The word 'textiles' comes from Latin word 'textile' which means
A. weave
B. textile
C. fabric
D. stitches
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Option A: weave - While weaving is related to textiles, it's not the direct meaning of the Latin word.Option B: textile - This option is tricky! It's the same word, but doesn't explain its origin.
Option C: fabric - Fabric is what textiles are, but again, it's not the meaning of the original word.
Option D: stitches - Stitches are a part of making clothes, but not the main idea behind the word 'textiles'.
The correct answer is Option A: weave because the Latin word "textile" actually means "to weave". So, textiles are named after the process of weaving!
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What is the aim of textile industry?
A. To serve the clothing requirements
B. To provide shelter to the people
C. To promote happiness among people
D. To bring in social revolution
Why cotton towel is used by the people?
A. Because of the softness
B. Because of absorbency
C. Because of durability
D. Because of elasticity
Cotton, linen, silk and wool are examples of
A. synthetic fibres
B. natural fibres
C. blended fibres
D. man-made fibres
Cotton is stronger when it is wet. This is because of
A. the presence of water, which promotes a more uniform distribution of stresses across and along the cellulose layer
B. its being hydrophilic in nature
C. its crystalling fibre arrangement
D. All of the above
The word 'textiles' comes from the Latin word textilis, which means "woven fabric" or "woven material."