Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

Which one of the following is a synthetic fibre ?

Options:

Silk

Nylon

Jute

Cotton

Correct Answer:

Nylon

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) – Nylon

Synthetic fibers are obtained from chemicals and are stronger due to strong intermolecular forces.

Nylon is a synthetic fiber composed of polyamide and cotton, jute, silk are natural fibers are they are naturally obtained.

Cotton is naturally obtained from cotton plants while Jute is obtained from jute plants and silk comes from silkworms.