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Grade 12th pass6 grade science

Q.3. What are natural fibres? Explain with examples.

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
Ans. The fibres obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibres. For example, cotton from cotton bolls, jute from jute plant, silk from cocoon of silkworm and wool from hair of animals like sheep or goat.
Profile image of Sailikith Nallabirudu
4 Years ago
Natural fibres can be classified according to their origin. The vegetable, or cellulose-base, class includes such important fibres as cotton,jute,silk. The animal, or protein-base, fibres include wool, mohair, and silk
Profile image of Ramalingam
4 Years ago
  • Natural fibres: These fibres are naturally obtained from plants and animals. Cotton and jute are fibres obtained from plants. Silk and wool are fibres obtained from animals. 
  • Natural fibres are biodegradable