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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

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Which of the following is not a natural fiber?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. Rayon.

Rayon is a semi-synthetic fiber created from regenerated cellulose found in natural sources like wood and associated agricultural goods.

  • Any plant (including bamboo, soy, cotton, etc.) can be used to make rayon, which is typically manufactured from eucalyptus trees. Plant cellulose undergoes an extensive chemical, energy, and water-intensive process to create the fiber.

Additional Information-

  • The fibers that come from plants, animals, or mineral sources are known as natural fibers. Wool, silk, and cotton are a few examples. Depending on their source, such as plants or animals, natural fibers can once more be separated into categories.
  • Plant fibers include seed hairs, like those found in cotton, stem (or bast) fibers, like those found in flax and hemp, leaf fibers, like sisal, and husk fibers, like those found in coconut. Wool, hair, and secretions from animals, such as silk, are examples of animal fibers.