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Sequence the steps for processing flax to obtain yarn
A. Retting
B. Pulling and rippling
C. Combing
D. Breaking and scutching
E. Spinning
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
B, A, D, C, E

Flax Processing Steps Sequence

To obtain yarn from flax, the processing steps must be performed in a specific order. Here is the correct sequence:

  • B. Pulling and rippling: Harvesting the flax plants and removing the seeds.
  • A. Retting: Softening the flax stems to separate the fibers, typically using water or dew.
  • D. Breaking and scutching: Breaking the woody parts of the stem and then beating the fibers to remove impurities and short fibers.
  • C. Combing: Aligning the long flax fibers parallel to each other.
  • E. Spinning: Twisting the aligned fibers together to create yarn.

Therefore, the correct sequence is B, A, D, C, E.

Final Sequence Explained

The process begins with harvesting and seed removal (Pulling and rippling). This is followed by retting to loosen the fibers. Breaking and scutching then remove the non-fibrous material. Combing aligns the fibers, preparing them for the final step of spinning, which forms the yarn.

The correct sequence matching this process is: B, A, D, C, E.

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