Which one of the following is not a natural fibre?(a) Silk (b) Wool (c) Terylene (d) Jute

Terylene is not a natural fibre. (Option- c)

Except for terylene, all the options are natural fibre.

Wool from sheep, goat, rabbi. Silk is from the silkworm. Jute is from Jute plant.

Explanation- Terylene is a synthetic polyester fibre produced by polymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid which is obtained from petroleum.

It is used to make light, crease-resistant clothing, bed linen, and sails.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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