CUET Home Science MCQs Care and Maintenance of Clothes

Question. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding soaps?
(a) They dissolve readily in water at all temperatures.
(b) They do not easily penetrate into the fabric.
(c) Leave deposits on the fabric, making it stiff and dull.
(d) Washing soaps are not perfumed.

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following is an example of Bleaching agents used to remove stains?
(a) Sodium Hydrochloride
(b) Washing Soda
(c) Ammonia
(d) Benezene

Answer : A

Question. Choose the correct pair from the given options.
(a) Alkaline reagents- sodium perbonate
(b) Acidic reagents- oxalic acid
(c) Solvents- hydrogen peroxide
(d) Bleaching agents- Vinegar

Answer : B 

Question. Hot iron stains are categorized into which type of stains?
(a) Mineral stains
(b) Other stains
(c) Colour stains
(d) None of the above

Answer : B

Question. What are generally used in the manufacture of soapy detergents commonly called soaps?
(a) Animal fats
(b) Vegetable fats
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. Soapless detergent is produced synthetically from______________.
(a) Edible fat
(b) Chemicals
(c) Alkali
(d) All of the above

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following is not a principal of common stain removal?
(a) Stains should be removed when they are fresh as far as possible.
(b) Stains should be used by rubbing chemical in circular motion with hands from backside.
(c) Unknown stains from an unknown source should be first washed in hot water.
(d) Only dilute solution of chemical should be used to avoid damage to the clothes.

Answer : C 

Question. Which of the following is an example of Alkaline Reagents?
(a) Washing soda
(b) Acetic Acid
(c) Citric Acid
(d) Benezene

Answer : A

Question. Which of the following statement is correct regarding detergents?
(a) If rinsing is inadequate, the fabric is weakened.
(b) Due to insolubility, they do clog drains and pipes.
(c) They lower the surface tension and penetrate fabric to remove sweat and other dirt.
(d) They do not easily penetrate into the fabric.

Answer : C

Question. Which method is used when the stain can be dissolved in the reagent?
(a) Chemical Method
(b) Sponging Method
(c) Solvent Method
(d) Absorbing Method

Answer : B

Question. Which of the following is/are the common principles used for storing daily wear clothes?
(a) Used clothes should be dried out before hanging.
(b) Use of insecticides is advised before storing any types of clothes.
(c) Small garments should be stored in a separate small drawer.
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the storage of Occasional wear clothes?
(a) These clothes should be dry-cleaned before storing.
(b) Clothes with heavy brocade or zari should be wrapped in newspaper before keeping them inside.
(c) Any garment with moisture should not be stored.
(d) Proper folding of clothes should be done before storing.

Answer : B

Question. Match the following.
   List-I                                        List-II
A. Solvent Method                  1. Blotting paper is placed
                                                   between the stain.
B. Chemical Method               2. Used to remove those
                                                   stains which are soluble.
C. Absorbing Method             3. Use of chemicals on the
                                                   fabric to remove stains.
Codes
(a) A- 1, B-2, C-3
(b) A-3, B-2, C-1
(c) A- 2, B-3, C-1
(d) A-1, B-3, C-2

Answer : C