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Read the given statements and select the option that correctly fills the blanks in any two of these statements.
(a) _______ is the only naturally occurring mineral fibre.
(b) Mohair is obtained from ________ .
(c) The process of unwinding the silk filaments from the cocoon and combining them to make a thread of raw silk is called ________ .

A

(a)-Asbestos, (b)-Angora rabbit

B

(b)-Angora goat, (c)-Scouring

C

(a)-Asbestos, (c)-Recling

D

(b)-Angora goat, (c)-Carding

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To solve the question, we need to fill in the blanks in the given statements with the correct terms related to natural fibers and silk production. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first statement:** - The statement is: "_______ is the only naturally occurring mineral fiber." - The correct answer for this blank is **asbestos**. Asbestos is known for its heat-resistant properties and is the only naturally occurring mineral fiber. 2. **Identify the second statement:** - The statement is: "Mohair is obtained from ________." - The correct answer for this blank is **Angora goats**. Mohair is the fiber obtained from the hair of Angora goats. 3. **Identify the third statement:** - The statement is: "The process of unwinding the silk filaments from the cocoon and combining them to make a thread of raw silk is called ________." - The correct answer for this blank is **reeling**. Reeling is the process used to extract silk from the cocoons. ### Final Answers: - (a) **Asbestos** is the only naturally occurring mineral fiber. - (b) Mohair is obtained from **Angora goats**. - (c) The process of unwinding the silk filaments from the cocoon is called **reeling**.
To solve the question, we need to fill in the blanks in the given statements with the correct terms related to natural fibers and silk production. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first statement:** - The statement is: "_______ is the only naturally occurring mineral fiber." - The correct answer for this blank is **asbestos**. Asbestos is known for its heat-resistant properties and is the only naturally occurring mineral fiber. ...
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