Correct option is B
Ginning is the process of separating cotton fibers from the seeds. This is done using a mechanical process known as
cotton ginning, which helps prepare the cotton for further processing, such as spinning into yarn or fabric.
Information Booster:
Ginning is an important step in the cotton processing industry. After cotton is harvested, it contains both the cotton fibers (used in textile production) and the seeds. The
ginning process involves using a machine (called a
cotton gin) to remove the seeds from the fibers, leaving behind the raw cotton ready for spinning into yarn or fabric. This process also helps to clean the cotton, removing debris and impurities.
Additional Knowledge on Incorrect Options:
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Scouring (Option A):
Scouring is the process of cleaning fibers by removing impurities such as oils, waxes, and dirt, but it is not used to remove cotton seeds.
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Retting (Option C):
Retting is the process used in
flax and
hemp fibers to break down the pectin that binds fibers to the stalk. It is not used for removing seeds from cotton.
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More than one of the above (Option D): This is incorrect because
ginning is the correct process for removing cotton seeds.
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None of the above (Option E): This is incorrect because
ginning is the correct process for removing cotton seeds.