TS PGECET 2024 Textile Technology Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

Question 1:

If \(\lambda_1\) and \(\lambda_2\) are two distinct eigen values of a symmetric matrix, \(X_1\) and \(X_2\) are the eigen vectors corresponding to \(\lambda_1, \lambda_2\) respectively, then

• (a) \(X_1 + X_2 = 0\)
• (b) \(X_1^T X_2 = 1\)
• (c) \(X_1 - X_2 = 0\)
• (d) \(X_1^T X_2 X_1 = X_2^T X_1 X_2\)

If the characteristic equation of a \(3 \times 3\) square matrix A is \(ax^3+bx^2+cx+d=0\), \((a \neq 0)\) then the Trace of A + det A =

• (a) \(\frac{d-b}{a}\)
• (b) \(\frac{b+c+d}{2a}\)
• (c) \(-\frac{(b+d)}{a}\)
• (d) \(-\frac{(a+b)}{d}\)

Let \(f(x) = \begin{cases} h(x), & 0 < x < C
-h(-x), & -C < x < 0 \end{cases}\) and \(f(x+2C)=f(x) \; \forall x \in \mathbb{R}\). If the Fourier series of \(f(x) = \sum_{n=0}^\infty \left(a_n \cos\frac{n\pi x}{C} + b_n \sin\frac{n\pi x}{C}\right)\) then \(\sum_{n=0}^\infty a_n b_n =\)
% (The summation for Fourier series is usually from n=1 for b_n, and a_0/2 + sum(a_n cos + b_n sin) from n=1. The sum here \(\sum_{n=0}^\infty a_n b_n\) is unusual, as \(b_0\) is not standardly defined or is 0. Let's assume standard definitions where \(b_0=0\).)

• (a) \(\left(\int_{-C}^{C} h(x)\cos\frac{n\pi x}{C}dx\right) \left(\int_{-C}^{C} h(-x)\sin\frac{n\pi x}{C}dx\right)\)
  (b) \(\int_{-C}^{C} f(x)\cos\frac{n\pi x}{C}dx\)
  (c) \(2 \int_{0}^{C} h(x)\sin\frac{n\pi x}{C}dx\)
• (d) \(2 \int_{-C}^{0} -h(-x)\sin\frac{n\pi x}{C}dx\) 

Consider the statements
I. If a series of positive terms is not convergent, then it is either divergent or oscillatory.
II. In an alternating series, if \(\lim_{n\to\infty} |u_n| \neq 0\), then it is convergent.
III. In a series of positive terms, if \(\lim_{n\to\infty} u_n = 0\), then it may be convergent or divergent.
IV. If \(\sum |u_n|\) is divergent and \(\sum u_n\) is convergent, then \(\sum u_n\) is conditionally convergent.
Which of the above statement(s) is(are) correct?

• (a) All the statements are correct
• (b) Statements I and III are correct
• (c) Statements III and IV are correct
• (d) Statements II, III and IV are correct

Let \(\phi(x,y,z) = (x^2+y^2+z^2)^{n/2}\) and \(f(x,y,z)=(xyz)^{-n/2}\). Then div Curl grad\(\phi\) + (Curl grad \(f\)) \(\cdot\) grad\(\phi =\)
% Note: (Curl grad f) is a vector. grad\(\phi\) is a vector. Their dot product is a scalar. div (Curl G) is a scalar.

• (a) \(\frac{n}{2}(x^2+y^2+z^2)^{\frac{n+1}{2}} - \frac{n}{2}(xyz)^{\frac{n-1}{2}}\)
  % This seems too complex given identities. (b) \(\frac{n(n+1)}{2}(x^2+y^2+z^2)(xyz)\)
  (c) 0
• (d) \(x+y+z\)

If \(L^{-1}\left\{\frac{e^{-\pi s}}{s^2+4s+5}\right\} = \begin{cases} 0, & t \le \pi
e^{a(t-\pi)}(f(t)), & t > \pi \end{cases}\), then \(f(\pi/2)=\)
% Note: The form \(e^{a(t-\pi)}(f(t))\) for \(t>\pi\) seems unusual. Standard form using Heaviside \(u(t-\pi)\) would be \(g(t-\pi)u(t-\pi)\) where \(L\{g(t)\} = F(s)\) and \(L^{-1}\{e^{-cs}F(s)\} = g(t-c)u(t-c)\). Here \(F(s) = 1/(s^2+4s+5)\).

• (a) 1
  (b) -1
  (c) 2
• (d) -2

Particular Integral of \((D^2-4D+4)y = e^x \sin 2x\), \(D=\frac{d}{dx}\) is

• (a) \(\frac{e^x}{25}(4\cos 2x - 3\sin 2x)\)
• (b) \(\frac{e^x}{16}(4\sin 2x + 3\cos 2x)\)
• (c) \(\frac{e^x}{25}(\sin 2x - \cos 2x)\)
• (d) \(\frac{e^x}{16}(3\sin 2x + 4\cos 2x)\)

The probability density function of a continuous random variable X is \(f(X=x) = \begin{cases} x^3, & 0 \le x \le 1
(2-x)^3, & 1 \le x \le 2
1/2, & 2 \le x \le 3
0, & otherwise \end{cases}\). Then mean of the random variable is

• (a) \(\frac{7}{4}\)
• (b) \(\frac{43}{20}\)
• (c) \(\frac{15}{8}\)
• (d) \(\frac{12}{7}\)

The coefficient of correlation between x and y is 0.85. If \(u = \frac{x+1.5}{12}\) and \(v = \frac{y-2.4}{30}\) Then the correlation coefficient between u and v is

• (a) -0.85
• (b) 0.85
• (c) \(\frac{0.85-0.9}{6}\)
• (d) \(\frac{0.85+0.9}{15}\)

If \(f(x)\) is defined on \([a,b]\) and \([a,b]\) is divided into \(2n\) equal parts by the points \(x_0=a < x_1 < x_2 < \dots < x_{2n}=b\). Then by Simpson's \(\frac{1}{3}\) rule \(\int_a^b f(x)dx =\)

• (a) \(\frac{b-a}{3n} [(f(x_0)+f(x_{2n}))+4(f(x_1)+f(x_3)+\dots+f(x_{2n-1}))+2(f(x_2)+f(x_4)+\dots+f(x_{2n-2}))]\)
• (b) \(\frac{b-a}{6n} [(f(x_0)+f(x_{2n}))+4(f(x_1)+f(x_3)+\dots+f(x_{2n-1}))+2(f(x_2)+f(x_4)+\dots+f(x_{2n-2}))]\)
• (c) \(\frac{b-a}{6n} [(f(x_0)+f(x_{2n}))+4(f(x_1)+f(x_3)+\dots+f(x_{2n-1}))+2(f(x_2)+f(x_4)+\dots+f(x_{2n-2}))]\)
• (d) \(\frac{b-a}{3n} [(f(x_0)+f(x_{2n}))+4(f(x_1)+f(x_3)+\dots+f(x_{2n-2}))+2(f(x_2)+f(x_4)+\dots+f(x_{2n-1}))]\)

SERICIN refers to

• (a) Cotton
• (b) Wool
• (c) Silk
• (d) Jute

From the following, highest moisture regain can be seen in

• (a) Linen
• (b) Jute
• (c) Silk
• (d) Acetate

The trilobal cross section of polyester is observed in

• (a) Cotton
• (b) Wool
• (c) Silk
• (d) Jute

In which of the following cotton, one finds an apparel use?

• (a) Bt
• (b) Cayano Ethylatated
• (c) Organic
• (d) Carboxy methylated

Basalt is

• (a) Manmade fibre
• (b) Synthetic fibre
• (c) Mineral fibre
• (d) Melt Spun fibre

The plant used for production of Viscose Rayon is

• (a) Eucalyptus or Neelagiri
• (b) Sandalwood
• (c) Teak
• (d) Maple

For identifying 100 % polyester, which of the following is used as solvent for P/V blends?
% P/V blends usually means Polyester/Viscose blends. The question asks for a solvent to identify 100% polyester, possibly by dissolving other components in a blend or by dissolving polyester itself. "Solvent for P/V blends" might mean a solvent that can differentiate or separate P and V.

• (a) TNT
  (b) Di- Ethyl Ether
• (c) Di-Ethylene Glycol
• (d) Sodium Hydroxide

The variety produced only in polyester staple production is

• (a) BDD
• (b) TDD
• (c) MDD
• (d) KDD

Which of the following is preferred as reagent for estimation of spin finish of synthetics in laboratory?

• (a) Trichloro Acetic acid
• (b) Isopropyl Alcohol
• (c) Titanium Dioxide
• (d) Methyl Alcohol

The constant factor for converting tex count to cotton count is

• (a) 100
• (b) 590.5
• (c) 5315
• (d) 1.1

For cotton, the system of count used is

• (a) Kilotex
• (b) Militex
• (c) Indirect
• (d) Direct

CDT test gives information about

• (a) Birefringence of fibre structure
• (b) Crystallinity of fibre structure
• (c) Orientation of fibre structure
• (d) Specific Gravity of fibre structure

From ring spinning section, 20 ring cops were selected randomly from two frames for testing yarn count. To know whether the frames are spinning the same count, the best statistical tools advised is

• (a) Chi- square test
• (b) Cluster analysis
• (c) Fisherman's test
• (d) Student 't' test

In testing the colour fastness of a dye, Crock meter is used. If the dye has best wash fastness, the grade will be

• (a) 3
• (b) 5
• (c) 2
• (d) 1

Which of the following is not a parameter of KES-f?

• (a) SMD
• (b) G
• (c) F
• (d) \(\frac{2HB}{T_m}\)

When compared to \(40^s\) cotton shirting, the crease recovery of Polyester shirting from 50 D x 50 D (Tex x Tex) is
% Note: "50 D x 50 D (Tex x Tex)" means 50 Denier warp and 50 Denier weft. The (Tex x Tex) in parenthesis is likely a typo or misunderstanding, as Denier and Tex are different unit systems. 50 Denier is a typical filament yarn size. \(40^s\) cotton is a medium count cotton spun yarn.

• (a) Equal
• (b) Higher
• (c) Lower
• (d) Normal 

'USTER' Tensorapid tensile tester works based on the principle of

• (a) CRT
• (b) CRE
• (c) CRF
• (d) CRL

Which of the following is preferred for filtration function of geotextile?

• (a) Jute nonwoven
• (b) Cotton knitted
• (c) Polypropylene nonwoven
• (d) Wool knitted

Which of the following controls "Koshi" in fabric low stress mechanical properties?

• (a) Shear deformation
• (b) Bending deformation
• (c) Tensile deformation
• (d) Surface deformation

A cotton grey fabric showed drape coefficient of 0.78. Then the drape coefficient of fabric following scouring is

• (a) 0.51
• (b) 0.681
• (c) 0.62
• (d) 0.59

Which of the following blending process is recommended to get the uniform blending of fibres?

• (a) Carding
• (b) Drawframe
• (c) Blowroom
• (d) Comber

For an ideal blend mixing of fibres, \(\pi\) value should be equal to

• (a) 0
• (b) 1
• (c) 2
• (d) 1.2

In Modern Comber, which will be in the form of one fourth moon shape in size?

• (a) Plane segment
• (b) Table Calendar
• (c) Improved Nipper
• (d) Web condenser

The maximum number of spindles in G 36 ring frame is

• (a) 1824
• (b) 1724
• (c) 1224
• (d) 1228

Which of the following type of action occurs between inclined spiked lattice and evener?

• (a) Beat out
• (b) Combing
• (c) Tearing up
• (d) Picking part

As the material passes, which type of action the mono cylinder has?

• (a) Beat out
• (b) Aero Dynamic
• (c) Combing
• (d) Picking part

The standard norm for the waste at comber is

• (a) 0.5% of short fibre % of sorter diagram
  (interpretation-dependent)
• (b) 2.5 times short fibre % of sorter diagram
• (c) 4.5% of short fibre % of sorter diagram
• (d) based on type of cotton processed

Cleaning efficiency of an opener can be judged by

• (a) Waster extraction at the end of blow room
• (b) Overall cleaning efficiency
• (c) Individual cleaning efficiency
• (d) Yarn realization studies

Which of the following is correct pertaining to fibre fracture?

• (a) change in mass / unit volume
• (b) change in fibre length
• (c) change in fibre fineness
• (d) change in fibre crimp

Counting of Neps at left, middle \& right is found in

• (a) Blow room
• (b) Fibre retriver
• (c) Trash analyzer
• (d) Carding

Trash in the draw frame sliver as feed material is a very important parameter while processing in

• (a) Friction spinner
• (b) Rotor spinner
• (c) Air Jet spinner
• (d) Wrap spinner

Which of the following is measured on the drafting roller in spinning, using NILO meter?

• (a) Pressure
• (b) Speed
• (c) Vibration
• (d) Setting

Which of the following techniques is used to check the uniformity of load on drafting roller?

• (a) U % study
• (b) Snap study
• (c) Carbon paper
• (d) Time study

Break draft used in simplex is in the range of
% Simplex = Roving Frame / Fly Frame

• (a) 1.09 - 1.12
• (b) 1.2 - 1.3
• (c) 1.22 - 1.29
• (d) 1.1 - 1.3

A defect "drag away" during working of the machine is observed in

• (a) Ring frame
• (b) Flyer frame
• (c) TFO
• (d) Doubler

The number of coils /D.T\(_t\) remains constant from D\(_0\) to D\(_{max}\) in
% D.T_t likely means Double Traverse. Number of coils per double traverse.

• (a) Drum winders
• (b) Precision winders
• (c) Ply winders
• (d) Doubler winder

Alpanol is a best example of

• (a) Sizing unit
• (b) Sizing ingredient
• (c) Sizing treatment
• (d) Post sizing operation % Image shows a red cross, implying incorrect, but it's part of the question page, not an option label.

Wet splitting is a concept of

• (a) Single end sizing
• (b) Perfect drying methodology
• (c) Solvent sizing
• (d) Split drying

For a weavers beam of 64", the best suited beam press roller is

• (a) 64.5"
• (b) 63.5"
• (c) 64"
• (d) 62.5"

In case of reeves variator in a sizing machine, it is necessary to

• (a) adjust the tension of warp
• (b) reset after each set length
• (c) clean after each set length
• (d) submerge in oil bath

Starting marks can be prevented by using

• (a) Indirect cloth winding
• (b) Thin place preventers
• (c) 20 / 22 S.S Emery
• (d) 10" Emery roller

The recommended percentage of air space in reeds is

• (a) 45.34
• (b) 60.00
• (c) 54.25
• (d) 70.25

A Poplin sort with 112 ends X 72 picks 40\(^s\) produced on a 50" RS auto loom needs
% Construction: 112 EPI, 72 PPI, 40s NeC yarn. RS (Reed Space) = 50 inches.

• (a) 2/108\(^s\) Reed
• (b) 2/80\(^s\) Reed
• (c) 4/52\(^s\) Reed
• (d) 3/100\(^s\) Reed

Which type of weft accumulators given below are used to achieve higher W.I.R?
% W.I.R = Weft Insertion Rate

• (a) Axial feed over end withdrawal
• (b) Axial feed axial withdrawal
• (c) Over end feed over end withdrawal
• (d) Over end feed axial withdrawal

Warp stop motion is not found in

• (a) Jacquard
• (b) Dobby
• (c) Shuttle loom
• (d) Rapier loom

Friction let off in modern loom is of \hspace{3cm} type.

• (a) Friction clutch let off
• (b) Friction let off with beam feeler
• (c) Frictionless rollers
• (d) Semi-positive and intermittent

The percentage stretch employed in sizing of 2/40's P/V yarn meant for unconventional weaving is about
% 2/40's P/V yarn: A plied yarn, likely two 40s NeC yarns plied. P/V means Polyester/Viscose blend.
% Unconventional weaving: Could refer to shuttleless looms (rapier, projectile, air jet, water jet) which often require higher quality warp with specific stretch properties.

• (a) 1.2
• (b) 3.25
• (c) 1
• (d) 1.5

All the mechanisms in shuttleless looms are set with respect to

• (a) Cam shaft
• (b) Index wheel
• (c) Fly wheel
• (d) Break wheel 

Pick finding in modern looms include the

• (a) Heald crossing motion
• (b) Warp easing motion
• (c) Cylinder turning motion
• (d) Index wheel turning motion

If projectile gripper, rapier \& air jet weaving are compared for techno-economic aspects, one can say that

• (a) Rapier is better than projectile gripper & air jet
• (b) Air Jet is better than rapier & projectile gripper
• (c) Projectile gripper is better than air jet & rapier
• (d) Projectile is better for 20's sheeting production

The general rule of drawing order of ends in a Reed for any weave is

• (a) 2 ends / dent
• (b) 3 ends / dent
  (c) 4 ends / dent
• (d) 1 ends / dent

Which of the following drafts is used for production of plain weave in industry?
% "Drafts" here refers to "drawing-in drafts" or "heald drafts," which specify how warp yarns are threaded through heald eyes on different heald shafts.

• (a) Broken
• (b) Skip
• (c) Pointed
• (d) Straight

From the following, identify the odd one with respect to toweling weaves

• (a) Huck-A- Buck
• (b) Honey Comb
• (c) Moss Crepe
• (d) Terry / Turkish

Match Group I with Group II and choose the correct options

GROUP - I                                             GROUP - II

P   Always it is on multiples of four   1  Minimum ends are 4 X 4
Q  Irregular Sateen                              2  Check for outer presentation of folded garment
R   Devon Huck                                    3  Two ground and one figuring
S   Loose Back Pique                          4   Odd numbers are move numbers
                                                               5  Brighton Honey Comb
                                                               6  10 ends and 6 picks
 

• (a) P -- 3, Q -- 6, R -- 2, S -- 1
  (b) P -- 6, Q -- 3, R -- 1, S -- 2
  (c) P -- 5, Q -- 1, R -- 6, S -- 3
• (d) P -- 5, Q -- 2, R -- 3, S -- 6 

Fancy matty is the result of
% Matty weave is also known as Basket weave or Hopsack weave.

• (a) Warp  & Weft Rib weave
• (b) Plain weave
• (c) Sateen and Weft rib weave
• (d) Plain  & Satin weave

The skip order for plain weave, if 6 Heald shafts employed are
"Skip order" here means drawing-in draft (heald draft). Plain weave needs minimum 2 distinct movements.

• (a) 1-3, 2-5, 4-6
  (b) 1-4, 3-5, 2-6
• (c) 1-4, 2-5, 3-6
• (d) 1-5, 2-4, 3-6

Pattern depth depends on
This likely refers to Jacquard weaving or Dobby weaving, where pattern depth means the number of picks in the pattern repeat.

• (a) gauge
• (b) number of tricks per wheel
• (c) number of butts
• (d) number of feeds

The following is the most popular and quicker methods for measurement of Spirality in weft knit goods

• (a) Photo copy method
• (b) Heat set method
• (c) Wash burns method
• (d) Star fish method

Maximum machine diameter for circular weft knit machine is

• (a) 50 inches
• (b) 30 inches
• (c) 60 inches
• (d) 10 inches

The maximum yarn tension build up occurs in

• (a) Nonlinear cam with 52\(^\circ\)
• (b) Linear cam with 57\(^\circ\)
• (c) Nonlinear cam with 55\(^\circ\)
• (d) linear cam with 45\(^\circ\)

Tightness factor is given by

• (a) \(\frac{\sqrt{Tex}}{L}\)
• (b) L = 2 H + C
• (c) L = a\(^2 + \frac{a^2}{4}\)
• (d) L = \(3\sqrt{\left(\frac{d+a}{4}\right)^2}\) 

As compared to woven fabrics, the values of G, HB \& 2 HG in knit goods are
% G = Shear stiffness, HB = Bending rigidity (often just B), 2HG = Shear hysteresis. (2HB is bending hysteresis).
% Question probably means comparing G, B (bending rigidity), and 2HG (shear hysteresis) or 2HB (bending hysteresis).

• (a) Moderately high
• (b) Very high
• (c) Lower
• (d) Moderately low

Rack means

• (a) 600 courses in warp knitting
• (b) 388 courses in warp knitting
• (c) 450 courses in warp knitting
• (d) 525 courses in warp knitting

Which of the following governs the Run-in Ratio in warp knitting?

• (a) Number and type of bars
• (b) Underlap
• (c) Overlap
• (d) Types of Needles

The following has excellent elastic recovery

• (a) Cotton
• (b) Polyster
• (c) Nylon
• (d) Viscose

Use of scrambler roller in condenser card gives

• (a) Random laid webs
• (b) Cross laid webs
• (c) Parallel laid webs
• (d) Continuous laid webs

In needle punching, the DPN, ND and WW will influence
% DPN = Depth of Penetration of needles
% ND = Needle Density (needles per unit area of needle board)
% WW = Working Width (related to machine size, or could mean web width if it influences something) - or possibly needle stroke or frequency if it's not width.

• (a) Fibre arrangement of the fabric
• (b) Tenacity of the fabric
• (c) Width of the fabric
• (d) Thickness of the fabric

In Needle punching a Crown needle has ......... number of barbs

• (a) 2
• (b) 3
• (c) 4
• (d) 7

If carding machines are placed parallel to each other, the web doffed from the final card gives

• (a) Longitudinal orientation
• (b) Random orientation
• (c) Cross - laid orientation
• (d) Horizontal orientation

In a cross lapper, if draw off speed is V\(_A\) and laying speed is V\(_L\), then laying angle is given by
% Laying angle \(\alpha\).

• (a) \(\cot \alpha = \frac{V_A}{V_L}\)
• (b) \(\tan \alpha = \frac{V_A}{V_L}\)
• (c) \(\cot \alpha = \frac{V_L}{V_A}\)
• (d) \(\tan \alpha = \frac{V_L}{V_A}\)

Two x Two Rubia cloth needs
% "Two x Two Rubia" (2/2 Rubia) is a type of fabric, often cotton, known for its use in blouses or specific traditional wear. It implies a certain weave structure and finish.

• (a) Singing
  (Singeing)
• (b) Calendaring
• (c) Mercerizing
• (d) Polishing

The approximate lot size fed to a jet dyeing machine

• (a) 50 -- 80 kg
• (b) 60 -- 90 kg
• (c) 120-- 140 kg
• (d) exactly 100 kg

Wash bum equation is used in understanding
% "Wash bum" is likely a typo for "Washburn Equation".

• (a) Dyeing theory
• (b) Surface characteristics
• (c) Washing
• (d) Diffusion

In long jets, the liquor to material ratio is
% "Long jets" likely refers to long-tube or older generation jet dyeing machines.

• (a) 1:1.5
• (b) 1:3
• (c) 1:8
• (d) 1:10

One bath dyeing of P/C blends calls for use of
% P/C blend = Polyester/Cotton blend.

• (a) High temperature resistant reactive dyes
• (b) High viscosity disperse dyes
• (c) Low temperature disperse dyes
• (d) Low viscosity reactive dyes

The capacity of a processing unit is normally judged by the number of

• (a) Stenters
• (b) Dyeing machines
• (c) Printing machines
• (d) Drumming machines

Surface modification of Polyester imparts

• (a) Smoothness to Polyester
• (b) Silky feeling to Polyester
  (option 2, the only one with text)
• (c) Scroopiness to Polyester
• (d) Shining to Polyester

Feed forward and feed backward concept is observed in

• (a) Winch dyeing machine
• (b) Jet dyeing machine
• (c) Jigger dyeing machine
• (d) Pad- Batch dyeing machine

Quality of the fabric finished in stenter basically depends on

• (a) GSM of the fabric being finished
• (b) Speed of the stenter
• (c) Temperature profiles of chambers
• (d) % Over feed

The best dyeing uniformity is obtained on

• (a) Winch dyeing machine
• (b) Jet dyeing machine
• (c) Jigger dyeing machine
• (d) Pad- Batch dyeing machine

Tenacity is the term used for the strength of

• (a) Fiber
• (b) Yarn
• (c) Fabric
• (d) Cotton

In jet dyeing machine

• (a) Both fabric and liquor will be moving
• (b) Liquor stationary and fabric will be moving
• (c) Fabric is stationary and liquor will be moving
• (d) Fabric and liquor are stationary

Among the following circular cross section fibres, which absorbs more dyes in dyeing
% The premise "circular cross section fibres" is given, then options are shapes or properties. This is confusing.
% It likely means "Among fibers which *can have* circular cross-sections, or among fibers in general, which of these characteristics leads to absorbing more dye".
% Or "Among the following [listed fiber types/shapes], which absorbs more dye..." assuming they can be circular or are compared generally.

• (a) Star shaped
• (b) Trilobal shaped
• (c) High tenacity
• (d) Pentalobal shaped

In fabric folding machine, the type of motion of the folder is

• (a) Eccentric
• (b) Simple harmonic
• (c) Reciprocatory
• (d) Cycloid

Compared to grey fabric, heat set polyester fabric show

• (a) High shear rigidity
• (b) High density
• (c) High bending rigidity
• (d) Low density

The amount charged by customs, imposed on imports is called as

• (a) Tariff
• (b) Export duty
• (c) Charges
• (d) MFA

The process of buying of goods offshore, from other countries is

• (a) Management of merchandising
• (b) International sourcing
• (c) In-house planning
• (d) Production plan

The process of making patterns with the help of body measurements is called

• (a) Drafting
• (b) Draping
• (c) Slash and spread
• (d) Flat pattern making

Creating customized garment patterns by using muslin on dress form is called

• (a) Wrapping
• (b) Air pinning
• (c) Draping
• (d) Slash and overlap 

Mass produced garments use the following measurements

• (a) Designer's own measurements
• (b) Measurements of models
• (c) Individual measurements
• (d) Standard size chart

The economical way of planning the fabric layout is possible in garment industry with the help of

• (a) Digitizer
• (b) Marker
• (c) Sloper
• (d) Conveyor

Arrow mark on the pattern indicates

• (a) Top stitching
• (b) On fold
• (c) Points of joining
• (d) Grain

The objective of spreading is

• (a) To check the grain of fabric
• (b) To draw the patterns
• (c) To check the fabric defects
• (d) For easy bundling

Machine used for cutting straight lines in layout is
% "Layout" here refers to the fabric lay (stack of plies) with a marker on top.

• (a) Straight knife
• (b) Rotary knife
• (c) Water jets
• (d) Laser knife

The process of packing similar patterns after cutting in apparel industry is
% "similar patterns" means cut pieces of the same garment part and size.

• (a) Packing
• (b) Marking
• (c) Tagging
• (d) Bundling

Feed mechanism depends on the following part of sewing machine

• (a) Shuttle
• (b) Feed dog
• (c) Fly wheel
• (d) Tension guide

Joining two or more layers of fabric using lock stitch is called

• (a) Seam
• (b) Seam finish
• (c) Hem stitching
• (d) Stitching

Stitch number for ordinary running on lock stitch sewing machine is
% "Stitch number" often refers to Stitch Type Number from standards like ISO 4915 or Federal Standard 751a.

• (a) 301
• (b) 402
• (c) 302
• (d) 401

The process of joining the two layers of fabric using heat pressing in-order to retain the shape of the garment component is called

• (a) Welding
• (b) Fusing
• (c) Reviting
  % (Riveting) (d) Molding

The process to remove unwanted creases in garment after laundry is

• (a) Folding
• (b) Molding
• (c) Fusing
• (d) Pressing

The common sewing thread is a

• (a) Folded yarn
• (b) Slub yarn
• (c) Chenille yarn
• (d) Seed yarn

Which one of the following is used as medium of laundering clothes in tumble wash?

• (a) Water
• (b) Petroleum solvent
• (c) Ether
• (d) Detergent

Care label "triangle" symbol indicates

• (a) Bleaching
• (b) Washing
• (c) Dry cleaning
• (d) Tumble wash

Which of the following is to be avoided for packaging eco-friendly garments?

• (a) Clips \& pins
• (b) Poly covers
• (c) Paper covers
• (d) Jute fabric tags 

The task of purchasing of raw materials used for garment production is associated with

• (a) Consumer
• (b) Merchandiser
• (c) Retailer
• (d) Wholesaler

The continuous process at every stage of garment production is

• (a) Specification marking
• (b) Ticket marking
• (c) Size checking
• (d) Quality checking

Credit purchase indicates the paying of money

• (a) On delivery of goods
• (b) At a later stage as specified
• (c) Before receiving the goods
• (d) At the time of placing order

The following stain removal, requires sunlight

• (a) Blood
• (b) Ink
• (c) Turmeric
• (d) Oil

Suction wash is used for the following fabrics

• (a) Polyester shirts
• (b) Woolen blankets
• (c) Denim pants
• (d) Cotton bed covers

Multi head sewing machine is commonly used for

• (a) Button hole making
• (b) Flat lock the seams
• (c) Overlocking seams
• (d) Embroidery