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The process of removing fleece from the sheep is known as ________.
Options:
A .  scouring
B .  sorting
C .  shearing
D .  dyeing
Answer: Option C
:
C
Shearing is the first step involved in the processing of wool. In this process, fleece of the sheep is removed along with a thin layer of its skin.
Sheared skin of the sheep is washed to remove grease, dirt and dust. This process is called scouring.
The scoured wool is then sorted intocoarse and soft wool, by the process of sorting.
The sorted wool fibres are then dyed in different colours, before the yarn is made. This process is called dyeing.

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