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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Angora wool is obtained from ___________.
   2. ___________ and ___________ are the two types of camels which give us wool.
   3. Sheep feeds on ___________, ___________ and ___________.
   4. The caterpillar spins a ___________ of silk thread around itself.
   5. Silkworms feed on ___________.
2. 2.

   How do we obtain silk thread from cocoons? Explain the steps.

3. 3.

   Which was the first country to produce silk?

4. 4.

   List some occupational hazards of silk industry.

5. 5.

   List the type of animal fibres and their sources.

6. 6.

   How much time does a caterpillar take to form a cocoon?