Textile and Clothing Quiz

Maria is walking to school, and it suddenly starts raining. She needs to stay dry, but she doesn’t have an umbrella. Identify the name of the type of clothing material that would help her the most.

1. Woollen sweater
2. Silk dress
3. Cotton dress
4. Nylon raincoat

Answer: (d) Nylon raincoat

Fill in the blank and select the correct option: We get _______ fibre from the animal shown here.

1. Wool
2. Cotton
3. Linen
4. Silk

Answer: (a) Wool

Which of the following is a true statement about waterproof clothes? A) Waterproof clothes are made from cotton. B) Waterproof clothes keep you dry in the rain. C) Waterproof clothes are always heavy and uncomfortable. D) Waterproof clothes are made from wool. E) Waterproof clothes can be made from materials like nylon or polyester.

1. B and E
2. C and D
3. A and B
4. D and E

Answer: (a) B and E

During a warm, sunny day at the beach, Sophia needs to choose her clothes. What is the best outfit for her?

1. A heavy woollen coat and boots
2. A light cotton dress, sunglasses and a sun hat
3. A raincoat and umbrella
4. A thick jacket and gloves

Answer: (b) A light cotton dress, sunglasses and a sun hat

Fill in the blank with a suitable term: All of the following clothing items are needed in the same season except ____________.

Answer: (c)

Diana is wearing woollen gloves. Which of these is a property of wool? A) Wool absorbs sweat and keeps you cool. B) Wool is light and perfect for summer. C) Wool traps heat and keeps you warm. D) Wool is shiny and slippery. E) The wool will become cooler to wear.

1. Both A and B
2. Both C and D
3. Only E
4. Only C

Answer: (d) Only C

Vivian's school uniform is made of polyester. What property of polyester makes it a good choice for a uniform?

1. Polyester wrinkles easily.
2. Polyester is heavy and warm.
3. Polyester dries quickly and doesn’t shrink.
4. Polyester is a good insulator and doesn't keep you dry.

Answer: (c) Polyester dries quickly and doesn’t shrink.

Names of different clothes are hidden in the word grid given below. How many of them are mainly worn during the winter months?

1. Two
2. Three
3. One
4. Five

Answer: (a) Two

Match Column I with Column II and select the correct option: Column I Column II 1 Polyester A Absorbs sweat 2 Cotton B Used for raincoats to stay dry 3 Plastic C Traps heat and keeps warm 4 Wool D Dries quickly and durable

1. 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D
2. 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - B, 4 - A
3. 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - D
4. 1 - D, 2 - A, 3 -B , 4 - C

Answer: (d) 1 - D, 2 - A, 3 -B , 4 - C

Select the incorrect statement about caring for cotton clothes: a) Cotton clothes can be machine washed with mild detergent. b) Cotton clothes can be dried in direct sunlight. c) Cotton clothes should always be dry-cleaned. d) Cotton clothes can be ironed at high temperatures. e) Cotton clothes dry quickly and do not require much ironing.

1. a and b
2. c and e
3. b and c
4. d and e

Answer: (b) c and e