Note :-

1. All questions carry equal marks.
2. There will be Negative Marking.
3. Medium of Competitive Exam: Bilingual in English & Hindi.

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Syllabus : Home Science (Clothing Textile)-I

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1. Section-1:-Textile fibres-
   1. Origin, Classification and Manufacturing process of Textile Fibres.
   2. General, Physical and Chemical Properties of natural, man-made and regenerated fibres.
      1. Natural- All natural sources- Cellulosic, Protein, Mineral.
      2. Regenerated- Rayon
      3. Man-made- Nylon, Polyster, Acrylic, Olefin, Elastomeric, Metallic.
   3. Blended Fabrics.

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2. Section-2:-Yarn Construction-
   1. Classification of yarns, yarn count, ply and twist.
   2. Spinning- Mechanical and Chemical.
   3. Types of yarn.

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3. Section-3:-Fabric Construction-
   1. Basic loom, parts and operations
   2. Types of Looms
   3. Process of Fabric Construction
      1. Weaving- Types of weaves, Knitting, Braiding, Felting, Bonding And Knotting etc.

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4. Section-4:-Finishing, Dyeing and Printing-
   1. Meaning, Purpose and Objectives of finishing.
   2. Classification of Finishes.
   3. Classification Dyes,
      1. Chemistry of Dyes and Pigments- Composition, properties, affinity towards fibres, method of application, fixing, after treatment and fastness properties.
   4. Methods of Printing
      1. Manual
      2. Mechanical

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5. Section-5:-Textile Testing and Quality Control-
   1. Textile Testing- Breaking, bursting, tearing strength and tensile strength.
   2. Quality Analysis- Weaves, ends, picks, count, weight, thickness, porosity, air permeability, thermal conductivity and dimensional stability.
   3. Fabric Properties Analysis- Crease, recovery, stiffness, drapability, perspiration, pilling, abrasion and colour fastness.
   4. Labelling- Types of Labels and purpose.