Class 8th Synthetic Fibres (Introduction, Characteristics) Worksheet

Multiple choice questions (single correct)

1. Each small unit in a synthetic fibre is called

(A) Polymer (B) Monomer (C) Chemical (D) None
2. Identify correct statement
(A) Cotton is made up of cellulose (C) Glucose is made up of cellulose
(B) Cellulose is made up of glucose (D) Both (A) & (B)
3. Which of these patterns resemble a synthetic fibre?
(A) Beads joined to form necklace (C) Both (A) & (B)
(B) Paper clips joined to form chain (D) None of these
4. Fibre obtained from petroleum product
(A) Acrylic (B) Linen (C) Hemp (D) Nettle
5. Not a cellulose fibre
(A) Cotton (B) Linen (C) Wool (D) Both (A) & (B)
6. Synthetic fibres are obtained from
(A) Plants (B) Animals (C) Petrochemicals (D) All of these
7. Identify incorrect statement
(A) Synthetic fibres have high durability (C) Synthetic fibres have low water absorbing
capacity
(B) Synthetic fibres have low elasticity (D) Synthetic fibres are wrinkle resistant
8. Man-made fibre among these
(A) Flax (B) Coir (C) Polyester (D) Both (A) & (B)
9. Correct sequence is
(A) Clothes → Fabric → Fibre (C) Fabric → Fibre → Clothes
(B) Fabric → Clothes → Fibre (D) Fibre → Fabric → Clothes
10. Synthetic fibres do not possess this characteristic
(A) Elasticity (B) Durability (C) Tensile strength (D) Ductility

Summative Questions

1. Define polymer. Give example of natural and synthetic polymer.

2. Differentiate between natural and synthetic fibres.
3. Write four characteristics of synthetic fibres.
4. How will you identify whether a given piece of fabric is made of natural or synthetic fibres.
5. Which type of fibre is used in making a school bag? Why?