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Refer to the given dichotomous key and select the incorrect statement regarding it.
(i) (a) It is a fibre obtained from plant source -Go to (ii)
(b) It is a fibre obtained from animal source - Go to (iii)
(ii) (a) Fibre is obtained from fruit of the plant-Q
(b) Fibre is obtained from stem of the plant - R
(iii) (a) Fibre is obtained from an insect-S
(b) Fibre is obtained from a mammal - T

A

Q could be obtained without harming the source plant whereas R could be obtained by harming the source plant.

B

S could be a fibre that has maximum water absorbing capacity and the fabric made from it, is the most preferred one for wearing in winters.

C

T could be a proteinaceous fibre and could trap air in the pockets formed between individual fibres, thus provides us warmth.

D

Retting can be involved in the processing of fibre R whereas shearing and scouring can be involved in the processing of fibre T.

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To solve the question regarding the dichotomous key and select the incorrect statement, we will analyze each part of the key step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Dichotomous Key:** - The key is structured to help identify fibers based on their source (plant or animal) and further classify them based on specific characteristics. 2. **Analyzing Plant Source (Go to ii):** - **(ii) (a)**: "Fibre is obtained from fruit of the plant - Q" - This refers to fibers like cotton, which is derived from the fruit (bolls) of the cotton plant. - **(ii) (b)**: "Fibre is obtained from stem of the plant - R" - This refers to fibers like jute or flax, which are obtained from the stem of the plant. 3. **Analyzing Animal Source (Go to iii):** - **(iii) (a)**: "Fibre is obtained from an insect - S" - This typically refers to silk, which is produced by silkworms (insects). - **(iii) (b)**: "Fibre is obtained from a mammal - T" - This refers to fibers like wool, which is obtained from sheep (mammals). 4. **Identifying Incorrect Statements:** - We need to evaluate the statements derived from the key to find the incorrect one. - **Statement Q**: "Fibre obtained from fruit (cotton) does not harm the plant." - **Statement R**: "Fibre obtained from stem (jute/flax) requires cutting the plant." - **Statement S**: "Fibre obtained from insect (silk) has maximum water-absorbing capacity." - This is likely incorrect as silk does not have high water-absorbing capacity. - **Statement T**: "Fibre obtained from mammal (wool) is preferred for winter wear." - **Processing Statements**: - R (flax/jute) involves retting. - T (wool) involves shearing and scoring. 5. **Conclusion:** - The incorrect statement is regarding **S**: "Fibre obtained from insect has maximum water-absorbing capacity." This is false as silk does not absorb water well. ### Final Answer: The incorrect statement is: "Fibre obtained from insect (S) has maximum water-absorbing capacity." ---

To solve the question regarding the dichotomous key and select the incorrect statement, we will analyze each part of the key step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Dichotomous Key:** - The key is structured to help identify fibers based on their source (plant or animal) and further classify them based on specific characteristics. 2. **Analyzing Plant Source (Go to ii):** ...
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