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What is the origin of the term 'Textile'?
What is the origin of the term 'Textile'?
- Latin word 'texere' meaning 'to weave' (correct)
- Spanish word 'textura' meaning 'texture'
- Greek word 'textilis' meaning 'fabric'
- French word 'textile' meaning 'flexible material'
When was the culture of silk introduced in India?
When was the culture of silk introduced in India?
- 6th century BC
- 2640BC
- 400AD (correct)
- 3000BC
Which event directly led to the discovery of various synthetic fibers like nylon?
Which event directly led to the discovery of various synthetic fibers like nylon?
- Invention of sericulture and spin silk methods in China
- Invention of flax and wool fabric
- Industrial revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries (correct)
- Introduction of silk culture in India
What does the term 'Textile' refer to?
What does the term 'Textile' refer to?
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When did the culture of silk get introduced in India?
When did the culture of silk get introduced in India?
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What was the direct outcome of the industrial revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries?
What was the direct outcome of the industrial revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries?
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