GATE EE 2015 Set 2 — Question 3
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A generic term that includes various items of clothing such as a skirt, a pair of trousers and a shirt is
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(D) apparel
Solution
Let's analyze the given options:(A) "Fabric" refers to cloth or other material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
(B) "Textile" is a broader term for any cloth or fabric, especially one produced by weaving or knitting.
(C) "Fibre" refers to a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed.
(D) "Apparel" is a generic term for clothing or garments.A skirt, a pair of trousers, and a shirt are all items of clothing. Therefore, "apparel" is the most appropriate generic term that includes these items.The final answer is
(B) "Textile" is a broader term for any cloth or fabric, especially one produced by weaving or knitting.
(C) "Fibre" refers to a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed.
(D) "Apparel" is a generic term for clothing or garments.A skirt, a pair of trousers, and a shirt are all items of clothing. Therefore, "apparel" is the most appropriate generic term that includes these items.The final answer is
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