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UPSC Prelims 1979 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which two of the following are animal products?
- (a) Leather and meat
- (b) Silk and polyester
- (c) Linen and silk
- (d) Cotton and silk
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Leather and meat
Both leather and meat come from animals.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Polyester is synthetic.
(c) Linen comes from flax, a plant.
(d) Cotton is a plant fibre.
The trap
Silk IS an animal product, so options with silk tempt you — but each pairs it with a non-animal item.
🔒 Animal fibres: silk, wool. Plant fibres: cotton, jute, linen (flax).
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