Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Type of loom)	List - II (Number of heald shafts)
A. Hand loom B. Tappet loom (automatic) C. Dobby loom D. Electronic Jacquard loom	I. 8-16 II. Upto 32 III. Individual warp control IV. 2-4

• A. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• B. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
• C. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Remember the hierarchy of design complexity: Tappet (Simple) < Dobby (Geometric) < Jacquard (Intricate). The control mechanism becomes more granular as you move up this list.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The complexity of the design a loom can produce is directly related to how many warp threads it can control independently using heald shafts or individual harness cords.

Step 1: Comparing Hand looms and Tappet looms.
Hand looms for basic weaves typically use 2-4 heald shafts. Tappet looms are used for simple repetitive patterns (like plain or twill) and generally use 8-16 shafts.

Step 2: Comparing Dobby and Jacquard looms.
Dobby looms can produce more complex geometric patterns using up to 32 heald shafts. Jacquard looms, however, do not use shafts; they provide individual warp control, allowing for highly intricate designs.

Step 3: Matching the Lists.
A-IV (Hand loom: 2-4), B-I (Tappet: 8-16), C-II (Dobby: Upto 32), D-III (Jacquard: Individual warp control).