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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Wool fibre cannot be obtained from which of the following?
A
Goat
B
Llama
C
Alpaca
D
Moth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Moths or the silkworms are used for obtaining silk through the process of sericulture. So the correct answer is D. Moth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: A wool fibre cannot be obtained from moth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wool is obtained from the fleece (hair) of sheep or yak. Silk fibres come from cocoons of the silk moth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Llama and Alpaca are domesticated South American camelids. The wool produced from llama is very soft and lanolin free. Alpaca is known for its fibers used for knitted and woven items, similar to wool.

Detailed explanation-5: -Silk fibre is obtained from the larva of a silk moth.

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