WEAVING MASTER -HANTEX
PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 86/2017/OL
Category Code: 021/2016
Exam: Weaving Master
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 24-10-2017
Department HANTEX
Alphacode A
Question1:-Where does the Ezhimala Naval Academy situate ?
A:-Kollam
B:-Ernakulam
C:-Kozhikode
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Which of the following is the longest railway platform in India ?
A:-Nizamuddin
B:-Lokmanya Tilak
C:-Kharagpur
D:-Shoranur
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Which of the following state is known as the Granary of India ?
A:-Andhra Pradesh
B:-Punjab
C:-Tamil Nadu
D:-West Bengal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Which city is known as the ‘Manchester of South India’ ?
A:-Coimbatore
B:-Bangalore
C:-Hyderabad
D:-Chennai
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Name the boundary line between India and China.
A:-Radcliff Line
B:-Durand Line
C:-Mc Mahon Line
D:-`38^(th)` Parallel
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Which of the following Prime Minister presented The First Five Year Plan in India ?
A:-P. V. Narasimha Rao
B:-Jawaharlal Nehru
C:-Dr. Manmohan Sing
D:-Indira Gandhi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Which river of Kerala is known as ‘Nila’ ?
A:-Periyar
B:-The Pamba
C:-Bharathapuzha
D:-Chaliyar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Who built the St. Angelo’s Fort, Kannur ?
A:-The British
B:-The French
C:-The Dutch
D:-The Portuguese
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Who among the following is NOT related with the Revolt of 1857 ?
A:-Uddam Sing
B:-Nana Saheb
C:-Mangal Pandey
D:-Tantya Tope
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Who among the following is known as the ‘Socrates of Maharashtra’ ?
A:-Dr. Ambedkar
B:-Balagangadhar Tilak
C:-Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D:-Bipin Chandra Pal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-Who conducted ‘The Panthibhojanam’ for the first time in India ?
A:-Thykad Ayya
B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
C:-C. Krishnan
D:-Ayyankali
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Who is known as ‘Mayyazhi Gandhi’ ?
A:-K. Kelappan
B:-M. Mukundan
C:-C. Krishnan Nair
D:-I. K. Kumaran Master
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-At where in Kerala, Sree Narayana Guru founded the Adwaita Ashram in 1913 ?
A:-Sivagiri
B:-Aluva
C:-Chempazhanthy
D:-Thalassery
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Who is known as ‘Lincoln of Kerala’ ?
A:-K. P. Karuppan
B:-K. Kelappan
C:-Mannath Padmanabhan
D:-Ayyankali
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-When was the ‘Oath of Coonan Cross’ incident ?
A:-1528
B:-1607
C:-1653
D:-1453
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Who is the author of the Malayalam political drama ‘Pattabakki’ ?
A:-K. T. Muhammed
B:-K. Damodaran
C:-N. N. Pillai
D:-Thoppil Bhasi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-When was the POSCO Act passed ?
A:-2012
B:-2014
C:-2016
D:-2002
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Whose birthday is observed as the National Sports Day ?
A:-Dhanraj Pillay
B:-Pragat Sing
C:-Dilip Tirkey
D:-Dhyan Chand
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Where is the Kerala Sahitya Academy located ?
A:-Kottayam
B:-Kozhikode
C:-Thrissur
D:-Thiruvananthapuram
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-What is the rank of India in the Global Terrorism Index (G.T.I.) 2016 ?
A:-7
B:-3
C:-10
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-The ratio of threads per inch to the square root of the cotton yarn count gives
A:-Thickness of yarn
B:-Fabric density
C:-Cover factor
D:-Air permeability
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Which one of these yarns give a pebbled effect ?
A:-Core yarn
B:-Crepe yarn
C:-Bulked yarn
D:-Voiled yarn
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Which of the following have a weft faced structure ?
A:-Organdie
B:-Gaberdine
C:-Satin
D:-Sateen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The standard atmosphere for testing is
A:-60° F and 65% RH
B:-20° F and 65% RH
C:-70° F and 60% RH
D:-27° F and 60% RH
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Name the fiber from which Linen yarn is spun.
A:-Flax
B:-Cotton
C:-Hemp
D:-Sisal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-The unit of length in Denier system is
A:-1,000 mts.
B:-9,000 mts.
C:-10 Km.
D:-900 mts.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Two or more full picks missing and not exceeding 5 mm along the length of cloth is called
A:-Crack
B:-Mispicks
C:-Weft bars
D:-Float
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-Which of the following is done in powerlooms in order to improve weft crimp ?
A:-Healds are raised to the maximum
B:-Warp is sized
C:-Backrest is held at a level higher than breast beam
D:-Late shedding is promoted
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Which of these structure is a denim fabric ?
A:-Warp rib
B:-3/1 Twill
C:-2/3 Twill
D:-Herring bone
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Which of these fabric is associated with a city in Kerala ?
A:-Saree
B:-Chiffon
C:-Chambery
D:-Calico
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Profile reed is used in
A:-Air jet loom
B:-Pitloom
C:-Waterjet loom
D:-Rapier loom
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Which of the following is ‘pure silk’ ?
A:-A fabric containing only silk fiber
B:-A yarn where there is no metallic or any other weighting except for dyeing
C:-Degummed silk
D:-Spun silk
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-The colour effect that is produced in fabric with warp of one colour and weft of another colour
A:-Check effect
B:-Matt effect
C:-Stripe effect
D:-Shot effect
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-The fiber which dot have affinity for Acid dyes is
A:-Silk
B:-Wool
C:-Acrylic
D:-Cotton
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-The Complementary colour for red is
A:-Green
B:-Orange
C:-Purple
D:-Yellow
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Melange yarn is produced by
A:-Mixing fibers of different staple length
B:-Doubling yarns of different count
C:-Doubling yarns of different origin
D:-Mixing fibers of different colour
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Which one of these is not a resist dyeing method ?
A:-Ikat
B:-Batik
C:-Bandhani
D:-Kalamkari
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Corkscrew yarn is produced by
A:-Twisting yarns of different count
B:-Twisting yarns of same count
C:-Twisting yarns of different colour
D:-Twisting yarns of same colour
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Resultant count of a 2 fold yarn comprising 20sNe and 30sNe is
A:-25 Ne
B:-60 Ne
C:-12 Ne
D:-10 Ne
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Tie dyeing is referred to
A:-Discharge style of printing
B:-Azoic style of printing
C:-Resist style of printing
D:-Direct style of printing
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-The minimum number of needles required for a 100 hook double lift double cylinder Jacquard
A:-104
B:-108
C:-208
D:-408
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Tendering is the term associated with
A:-Stretching of fabric
B:-Pressing of fabric
C:-Laundering of fabric
D:-Degradation of fabric
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Sanforizing is the process of
A:-Sizing polyester
B:-Improving light fastness
C:-Gas fading
D:-Controlled shrinking
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-In hand loom, which one of the following parts is connected directly to the bottom stave of heald ?
A:-Treadle
B:-Bottom side lever
C:-Top side lever
D:-Top lever
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Corkscrew twills are largely employed in the manufacture of
A:-Worsted garments
B:-Silk sarees
C:-Muslin fabric
D:-Calico fabric
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Glabour’s salt function as a _________ in the dyeing of acid dyes.
A:-Exhausting agent
B:-Fixing agent
C:-Migrating agent
D:-Levelling agent
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-The function of wadding ends in a bedford cord fabric is to improve
A:-Strength of Fabric
B:-Elasticity of Fabric
C:-Prominance of Ribs
D:-Stretch of Fabric
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Harward twill is a
A:-Even sized twill
B:-Broken and reverse twill
C:-Low angled twill
D:-High angled twill
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-When a 2/2 and 3/1 twills combine end on end, the resultant design will repeat on ?
A:-4 ends and 4 picks
B:-8 picks and 4 ends
C:-8 ends and 4 picks
D:-8 ends and 8 picks
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Satin weave is a
A:-Warp backed fabric
B:-Weft backed fabric
C:-Rearranged twill
D:-Regular twill
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-The minimum size of repeat of honey comb design is
A:-6 ends and 6 picks
B:-8 ends and 8 picks
C:-4 ends and 4 picks
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Fat serve as __________ in sizing.
A:-Weighting agent
B:-Softener
C:-Hygroscopic substance
D:-Anti mildew agent
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The draft that can be used in left to right symmetric design alone is
A:-Pointed draft
B:-Skip draft
C:-Steen draft
D:-Straight draft
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-Which among the following is a variety of warp ribbed cloth, woven on plain weave principle ?
A:-Bedford cord
B:-Seersucker
C:-Toilet Quilt
D:-Repp cloth
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-The function of ‘Sow box’ is
A:-Application of Vat dyes
B:-Retting of bast fibers
C:-Sizing of warp
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-The minimum no. of healds, that are required for weaving 16 end Brighton hone comb is
A:-8
B:-4
C:-16
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-If eight hanks of yarn weigh 8 ounces, then its count in English cotton system is
A:-`4^(s)`
B:-`8^(s)`
C:-`1^(s)`
D:-`2^(s)`
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Sectional warping is preferred where
A:-Heavy weavers beams are required
B:-Large no. of ends are needed
C:-Distinctly repeating warp patterns are required
D:-Length of warp is extremely long
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-Of these weft patterns, which one can be accomplished using Eccles drop box mechanism
A:-2-white, 3-red, 4-blue, 6-yellow
B:-2-white, 4-red, 8-blue, 8-yellow
C:-5-white, 10-red, 5-blue, 10-yellow
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-Which of the following fibers gain tensile strength on wetting ?
A:-Wool
B:-Cotton
C:-Polyester
D:-Silk
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Which one of these is the angle of winding that give maximum package density ?
A:-30°
B:-45°
C:-60°
D:-75°
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Which of the following can be an angle of the cone ?
A:-4°2′
B:-20°4′
C:-25°4′
D:-30°4′
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-In cone winding, when successive traverse are laid exactly on top of the other _________ occurs ?
A:-Slough off
B:-Nose unwinding
C:-Close winding
D:-Patterning
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-The weight of water in a material expressed as a percentage of the oven dry weight of the material is called
A:-Relative humidity
B:-Moisture regain
C:-Moisture content
D:-Absolute humidity
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-The standard regain of Nylon is
A:-4%
B:-17%
C:-1%
D:-8.50%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-The count of a sample of yarn is ` ` `40^(s)` Ne. If the moisture regain at the time of testing was 6%. The
count of the yarn corrected to standard regain will be
A:-30.`5^(s)` Ne
B:-40.`5^(s)` Ne
C:-37.`5^(s)` Ne
D:-44.`5^(s)` Ne
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-Thermohygrograph is an instrument used to measure
A:-Oven dry weight
B:-Moisture regain
C:-Relative humidity
D:-Temperature
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-Which of these fibers have self extinguishing property, when removed from flame ?
A:-Viscose rayon
B:-Wool
C:-Cotton
D:-Polyester
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-The count of a sample of yarn is `65^(s)` Ne, its equivalent count in Denier system will be
A:-56 D
B:-82 D
C:-65 D
D:-72 D
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-The dividend, for a standard wheel of 36T, in seven wheel take-up motion is
A:-36
B:-18
C:-72
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Starch serves as ________ in sizing.
A:-Adhesive substance
B:-Softening agent
C:-Whitening agent
D:-Weighting agent
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Count of reed in stockport system is the number of dents in
A:-1 inch
B:-1 cm
C:-2 cm
D:-2 inch
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-_________ is the unit of weight in Tex system.
A:-1 Pound
B:-1 Ounce
C:-1 gram
D:-1 Kg
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-The kind of shed which is formed in a single lift single cylinder jacquard ?
A:-Centre closed
B:-Open shed
C:-Semi open shed
D:-Bottom closed shed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-In handlooms, Jacquard machines are mounted according to
A:-London system
B:-Stockport
C:-Philadelphia
D:-Norwich
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-A horizontal row in the draft indicates
A:-Warp
B:-Weft
C:-Heald
D:-Reed
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-If two ends are drawn per dent in a `20^(s)` Stockport reed, then ends per inch in the
fabric is
A:-10
B:-20
C:-40
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-The heald that is dedicated for controlling leno end is
A:-Doupe heald
B:-Twine heald
C:-Wire heald
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Tint of a colour is formed, when it is mixed with
A:-White
B:-Tertiary colour
C:-Secondary colour
D:-Black
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Chiffon fabrics are made up of
A:-Fine silk yarn
B:-Fine cotton yarn
C:-Worsted yarn
D:-Nylon yarns
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Which of the following is a drill fabric ?
A:-6/2 Twill
B:-3/2 Twill
C:-2/3 Twill
D:-2/2 Twill
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Which of the following is used as an adhesive in the sizing of polyester ?
A:-PET
B:-Potato starch
C:-PVA
D:-Maize starch
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Shaking device is employed in
A:-Size kettle
B:-Beam warping
C:-Leno weaving
D:-Sow box
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-In pirn changing automatic looms, the transfer of pirn takes place, when the sley approaches
A:-Top centre
B:-Front centre
C:-Bottom centre
D:-Back centre
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Heald levelling device is used in
A:-Plain tappet looms
B:-Twill tappet looms
C:-Single lift single cylinder jacquard
D:-Double lift dobbies
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Acid used for scrooping silk, is
A:-Acetic acid
B:-Sulphuric acid
C:-Hydrochloric acid
D:-Sulphonic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-Denting plans shows
A:-Order of drawing ends through the heald
B:-Order of drawing ends through the reed
C:-Order of operating treadles
D:-Order of pegging lattice
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-Which among the following can be the size of a repeat of Brighton honey comb ?
A:-6 × 6
B:-9 × 9
C:-8 × 8
D:-10 × 10
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Which one among the following is a counting number for ten end satin ?
A:-5
B:-7
C:-6
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Which one among the following can be the size of repeat of a Corkscrew weave ?
A:-9 × 9
B:-6 × 6
C:-7 × 8
D:-8 × 7
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Which one among the following fiber has the least cellulose content ?
A:-Cotton
B:-Coir
C:-Viscose Rayon
D:-Ramie
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Which one of the following is related to crepon style ?
A:-Waving using crepe yarns
B:-Adding marks on satin
C:-By inserting one weave over other
D:-Applying chemicals locally, that can shrink the yarn
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Which of the following designs require two weavers beam, in their production ?
A:-Honey comb
B:-Satinatin
C:-Huck a Back
D:-Seersucker
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-The term cotted fleece refers to
A:-Entangled wool
B:-Sheared wool
C:-Pulled wool
D:-Chlorinated wool
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-The minimum concentration of caustic soda required for mercerization is
A:-20 gpl
B:-25 gpl
C:-4 gpl
D:-125 gpl
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Which of the following is a permanent finish ?
A:-Blueing
B:-Calendering
C:-Starching
D:-Sanforizing
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Which one of these package necessitates side unwinding ?
A:-Pirn
B:-Cone
C:-Ringcop
D:-Cheese
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Which of the following is used for bleaching wool ?
A:-Calcium hypochlorite
B:-Sodium hypochlorite
C:-Hydrogen peroxide
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-__________ is a protein regenerated fiber.
A:-Kapok
B:-Zein
C:-Dacron
D:-Aramid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-The one which is not a primary property of textile fiber ?
A:-Elasticity
B:-Crimp
C:-Uniformity
D:-Flexibility
Correct Answer:- Option-B