Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

Why is the fleece of sheep combed? 

Options:

Burrs 

Dust 

low quality hairs 

None of these

Correct Answer:

Burrs 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Burrs.

The fleece is combed to remove, the burrs (tiny knots). The wool is nicer the less burrs there are. The wool fibers are untangled, dragged to straighten them, and then spun or twisted to form yarn after combing.