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A · answer 10 of 12 · 2 marks each · about 30 words20
B · answer 5 of 7 · 5 marks each · about 200 words25
C · answer 3 of 5 · 10 marks each · about 500 words30
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Section A · 2 marks · define or list
Define a textile fibre. Name two bast fibres.Unit IWhat is moisture regain?Unit IWhat is ginning?Unit IWhat is degumming of silk?Unit IDifferentiate woollen and worsted yarns.Unit IWhat is a spinneret?Unit IDefine yarn.Unit IIWhat is carding?Unit IIWhat is open-end spinning?Unit IIWhat is S and Z twist?Unit IIDefine denier and tex.Unit IIDefine warp and weft.Unit IIIWhat is a selvedge? Name two types.Unit IIIWhat is shedding?Unit IIIWhat is basket weave? Give an example.Unit IIIDifferentiate satin and sateen.Unit IIIWhat is leno weave?Unit IIIDefine wale and course.Unit IVWhat is interlock knit?Unit IVDefine non-woven fabric.Unit IVWhat is felt?Unit IVWhat is a tufted fabric?Unit IVWhat is a film fabric?Unit IVDefine finish.Unit VWhat are grey goods?Unit VWhat is scouring?Unit VWhat is tentering?Unit VWhat is back-filling?Unit VWhat is sanforizing?Unit V
Section B · 5 marks · explain
Describe the burning test used to identify textile fibres.Unit IExplain the primary properties of textile fibres.Unit IWrite a short note on the wild silks of India.Unit ICompare the properties of nylon and polyester.Unit IDistinguish between spun and filament yarns.Unit IIDifferentiate carded and combed yarns.Unit IIExplain the effect of twist on yarn properties.Unit IIExplain the direct and indirect systems of yarn numbering with examples.Unit IIExplain grain line and fabric count.Unit IIIExplain plain weave and its variations with diagrams.Unit IIIExplain twill weave and its variations.Unit IIIWrite short notes on pile weaves.Unit IIICompare knitted and woven fabrics.Unit IVExplain the basic weft-knit fabrics.Unit IVExplain the methods of web formation in non-wovens.Unit IVHow is wool felt made? Add a note on the care of non-woven fabrics.Unit IVClassify finishes based on permanence, with examples.Unit VExplain the bleaching agents used for textiles.Unit VExplain the types of calendering.Unit VExplain sizing as a finish.Unit VWrite a note on napping.Unit V
Section C · 10 marks · describe with diagram
Classify textile fibres with suitable examples.Unit IDescribe the cultivation, properties and uses of cotton.Unit IExplain the production of silk from sericulture to yarn.Unit IExplain the manufacture, properties and uses of viscose rayon.Unit IExplain the cotton system of spinning with a flow chart.Unit IICompare ring spinning and rotor spinning with neat diagrams.Unit IIClassify yarns and describe the types of novelty yarns.Unit IIDraw a simple loom, label its parts and explain the basic weaving operations.Unit IIIDescribe the basic weaves with neat diagrams and examples.Unit IIIExplain the decorative weaves with suitable examples.Unit IIIDifferentiate weft knitting and warp knitting with examples and diagrams.Unit IVDescribe the manufacture of non-woven fabrics, with their uses.Unit IVExplain bonded fabrics and felts, and the care of non-woven fabrics.Unit IVDefine finishing. Explain the purposes and classification of finishes.Unit VWhat is mercerization? Explain its process and effects on cotton.Unit VExplain scouring and bleaching of textiles.Unit V

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10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IClassify textile fibres with suitable examples.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IExplain the primary and secondary properties of textile fibres.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IDescribe the cultivation, properties and uses of cotton.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IDescribe the manufacture of silk. Add its properties and uses.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IDescribe the processing of wool from fleece to yarn. Add its properties and uses.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IExplain the manufacture of viscose rayon. Add its properties and uses.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIClassify yarns. Explain simple and complex (novelty) yarns.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIExplain the cotton system of spinning with a flow chart.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IICompare ring spinning and rotor spinning.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIExplain yarn twist and its effect on yarn and fabric.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIWhat is yarn count? Explain the direct and indirect systems of yarn numbering.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIExplain the important terms used in weaving.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDraw a simple loom, label its parts and explain the basic weaving operations.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIExplain plain weave and its variations with diagrams.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDescribe the basic weaves with neat diagrams and examples.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIExplain the decorative weaves with suitable examples.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVCompare knitted and woven fabrics.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVDifferentiate weft knitting and warp knitting, with examples.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVDescribe the manufacture of non-woven fabrics and their uses.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVExplain bonded fabrics and felts. Add a note on the care of non-woven fabrics.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVWrite short notes on braided fabric, net, lace, film and tufted fabrics.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VDefine finishing. Explain the purposes and classification of finishes.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain scouring and bleaching.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain tentering and calendering.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VWhat is mercerization? Explain the process and its effects on cotton.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain napping and sanforizing.