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Question
Boojho wants to make yarn from fibre at home. Which of the following will he use to carry out the task?
Options
Powerloom
Handloom
Charkha
Knitting needles
Solution
Charkha
Explanation -
The process of making yarn from fibres is called spinning. In this process, F fibres are drawn out and twisted. This brings the fibres together to form a yarn. A simple hand operated device used for spinning is the charkha.
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