Wool, jute, asbestos are classified as ____________.

Explanation:

Natural fibres are fibres that are obtained from natural sources—plants, animals, or minerals. The fibres in the question fall into this category:

• Wool – Obtained from the fleece of animals (commonly sheep). It is an animal-based natural fibre.

• Jute – Extracted from the stem of the jute plant. It is a plant-based natural fibre.

• Asbestos – A naturally occurring silicate mineral that can be separated into thin, fibrous crystals. It is classified as a mineral-based natural fibre.

Additional InformationMineral fibres

• These are fibres that are derived from naturally occurring minerals.

• Example: Asbestos

• Why incorrect: Only asbestos qualifies; wool and jute are not mineral fibres.

Animal fibres

• These are fibres derived from animals, typically from their hair or secretions.

• Examples: Wool (from sheep), silk (from silkworms)

• Why incorrect: While wool fits, jute (plant) and asbestos (mineral) do not.

Man-made fibres

• These are synthetic or semi-synthetic fibres produced through chemical processes.

• Examples: Nylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon

• Why incorrect: Wool, jute, and asbestos are all naturally occurring, not man-made.

Natural fibres

• Fibres obtained directly from nature—plant, animal, or mineral origin.

• Examples:

  • Animal: Wool, silk

  • Plant: Cotton, jute, flax

  • Mineral: Asbestos

• Why correct: All three—wool, jute, and asbestos—fall under natural fibres from different sources.