CBSE Class 11 Sample Paper 2026 Solution for Textile Design

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
TEXTILE DESIGN (SUBJECT CODE-829)
MARKING SCHEME FOR CLASS XI (SESSION 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 60
General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 24 questions in two sections – Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (6 + 18 =) 24 questions, a candidate has to answer (6 + 11 =) 17 questions in the
allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section has 06 questions.
ii. There is no negative marking.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (30 MARKS):
i. This section contains 18 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 11 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Chap. Marks
CBSE Study Material) No.
Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)
i. a. Cut= Ctrl+ X CBSE 3 1
b. Copy= Ctrl + C (PART
A)
ii. Goals CBSE 2 1
(PART
A)
iii. Three (Manufacturing, Trading and CBSE 4 1
Services) (PART
A)
iv. GIM = Green India Mission CBSE 5 1
(PART
A)
v. Networking CBSE 2 1
(PART
A)
vi. Facial expressions, gestures/ body CBSE 1 1
language, Touch, space, eye contact, (PART
paralanguage (any 2) A)
Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. TPI is the measure of turns per inch in a CBSE 2 (PART 1
yarn B)
ii. 1 Hank = 840 yards CBSE 2 (PART 1
B)

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iii. Hand CBSE 1 (PART 1
B)
iv. bale CBSE 2 (PART 1
B)
v. Finishing- It is the final stage of CBSE 1 (PART 1
chemical or combination of mechanical B)
and chemical processes to make a
fabric ready for the product conversion
operations like apparel, home
furnishings and industrial products.
vi. low CBSE 3 (PART 1
B)
vii. Roving CBSE 2 (PART 1
B)
Q. 3 Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions (1 x 6 = 6 marks)
i. Z- twist CBSE 2 1
(PART
B)
ii. Viscose Rayon CBSE 1 1
(PART
B)
iii. Knitting is the formation of a fabric by CBSE 4 1
the interlocking of one or more sets of (PART
yarns. B)
iv. Resilience- is the ability of a fabric to CBSE 1 1
return to its original shape after (PART
bending., twisting or crushing. B)
v. Cut/ gauge indicated the fineness of CBSE 4 1
stitches in a knitted fabric. (PART
B)
vi. Spun yarn is produced by overlapping a CBSE 2 1
series of individual fibers or filaments (PART
upon one another and binding with a B)
twist. Example: cotton and wool.
vii. Acrylic and rayon CBSE 1 1
(PART
B)
Source Material Unit/
Q. No. QUESTION (NCERT/PSSCIVE/ Chap. Marks
CBSE Study Material) No.
Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Float is defined as the path of a yarn, CBSE 3 1
either warp or weft when it travels (PART
over or under more than one B)
consecutive yarns of the other set
without interlacement.
ii. Knitted fabrics' stretchability is due CBSE 4 1
to its looped construction. (PART
B)

iii. A textile fiber may be defined as a thin, CBSE 1 1
fine and hair-like substance (strand), (PART
natural or manufactured, with a high B)
length- to- width ratio and with
appropriate properties for being
processed into a fabric.

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iv. Corduroy= corded weft pile fabric, CBSE 3 1
produced by extra weft yarns. (PART
-It may have ‘v’ or ‘w’ interlacing; B)
ground cloth may be twill or plain
weave construction
-It is heavier, have stiffer drape and
rough hand than velvet and velveteen.
-Easily laundered and may be ironed.
(Any 1)
v. Carding is done for individualisation of CBSE 2 1
fibers and removal of fine trash (PART
particles. B)
vi. Basket weave can be used for- hand CBSE 3 1
made towels and kitchen wipes (any 1) (PART
B)
Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Characteristics of braids (any 2)- CBSE 4 1
-yarns are interlaced both diagonally (PART
and lengthwise B)
-stretchy and easily shaped
-flat or 3D
-trim and industrial products
ii. GSM= Grams per Square meter CBSE 3 1
(PART
B)
iii. Loom CBSE 3 1
(PART
B)
iv. Fruit and vegetable packing nets, bird CBSE 4 1
nets, plastic fencing for snow and (PART
hazards. (any 1) B)
v. Staple fibre length ranges from 2 to 46 CBSE 1 1
cm (PART
B)
vi. Barbed needles CBSE 4 1
(PART
B)
Q. 6 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
i. Polyethylene, CBSE 4 1
hydrolysed ethylene vinyl acetate (PART
Plasticised polyvinyl chloride B)
Polyamides (any 1)
ii. Purl knit fabric looks like the CBSE 4 1
technical back of jersey basic knit (PART
(jersey stitch) B)
iii. Formal apparel and furnishings (any CBSE 1 1
one) (PART
B)
iv. Dobby weave CBSE 3 1
(PART
B)
v. -Thicker, heavier and coarser CBSE 2 1
-Differ in count, less flexible than (PART
single yarn B)
-Affect drape of fabric
-may differ in amount of twist and

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direction (any 2)
vi. -Wool fibers are carded and CBSE 4 1
combed, laid down in a thick bat, (PART
sprayed with water and run through B)
hot agitating plates that can cause
the fibres to become entangled.
-felt has no grain; it does not fray or
ravel
- felt has poor pliability, strength and
stretch recovery
- felt is used in apparel accessories
and industrial matting (any 2)

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
Source Material
Unit/
(NCERT/PSSCIVE
Q. No. QUESTION Chap. Marks
/ CBSE Study
No.
Material)
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 7 1. Click on File and then click Save or CBSE 3 2
Save As. This will open a dialog box. (PART
2. Browse to the desired folder, type A)
the filename in the name textbox and
click on Save.
Q. 8 Any 2 of the following- CBSE 4 2
Quality- of product/ service may be improved (PART
for the customer. A)
Scaling up- means growing the business to
attract customers.
Adding substitutes- Adding products/
services that are similar to what is already
being sold
Q. 9 Communication means sharing of CBSE 1 2
information between two or more individuals (PART
or within the group to reach a common A)
understanding.

Communication is needed to-
Inform, influence and express feelings, any
other (any two)
Q. 10 -The government makes policies and provides CBSE 5 2
fund for implementing plans and policies (PART
- It makes legislations such as the A)
Environment protection Act 1986 to protect
the environment and take action against law
breakers
-It sets of missions such as the green India
mission and national Solar Mission to act on
Green economy projects
-It works with scientist and educates the
public on environmentally safe practices.

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(any 2)
Q. 11 Team work- The process of working together CBSE 2 2
in a group. (PART
T- Together A)
E- Everyone
A- achieve
M - More

Benefits of teamwork-
- Everyone has a role to play in a team,
so the pressure to succeed is not on
one individual.
- It helps you to have a support
system, as all team members help to
fix any mistake made by one team
member.
- You feel good when the team
achieves success and it builds your
confidence.
- The work gets done.
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Q. 12 Features of satin weave- CBSE 3 2
- Large number of floats (PART
- Least number of interlacings. B)
- Can be warp/ weft faced
- High drape
- Low tensile and bursting strength
- Highly lustrous
Q. 13 a. Rayon is highly flammable so not CBSE 1 2
used in children' s sleepwear. (PART
b. Spandex can stretch upto 500% B)
elongation before break thus has
excellent elasticity.
Q. 14 a. Properties influenced by yarn twist- CBSE 2 2
hand, appearance, texture, drape, (PART
durability B)
b. 100 s- Super fine yarn- End uses can
be very light weight shirring’s, sheets,
voile, percale. (any 2)
Q. 15 The technical face of a knitted fabric- CBSE 4 2
-has a better finish (PART
-if two types of yarns are used in a fabric, B)
more expensive one is used on the face
-least snaggable floats are present on the
face
-finer yarns are on the face
-if the two sides differ, finer design is on the
face
If the fabric curls, it curls on the technical

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back side (any 2)
Q. 16 a. Dobby weave CBSE 3 2
b. Twill weave (PART
c. Satin weave B)
d. Plain weave
Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30– 50 words each (3 x 2 = 6 marks)
Q. 17 Types of needles used in knitting- CBSE 4 3
Spring beard needles (PART
Compound needles B)
Latch needles
Q. 18 Classification of natural fibers on the basis of CBSE 1 3
Origin (PART
B)

Q. 19 Basic Motions of the Loom- CBSE 3 3
1. Shedding- This motion divides the (PART
warp (longitudinal) threads into two B)
layers to create an opening, called a
shed. This allows the weft (crosswise)
yarn to pass through.
2. Picking (or Filling Insertion): This is
the process of inserting a weft yarn
across the open shed. Different
mechanisms, like shuttles, rapiers, or
jets, are used to propel the weft yarn
from one side to the other.
3. Beat-up (or Battening): After the
weft is inserted, the reed moves
forward to push the new weft yarn
against the previously woven edge of
the fabric, called the fell. This
compacts the weft threads, creating
an even fabric
Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 20 Direct numbering system- CBSE 2 4
-Fineness of yarn is measured in weight per (PART
unit length B)
-Can be measured in Denier or Tex
Indirect Numbering System-
-Fineness of yarn is measured in length per

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unit weight.
-Measured in in Cotton Count (Ne) and
Metric Count (Nm)
Q. 21 Types of looms based on picking CBSE 3 4
mechanism- (PART
a. Shuttle looms- Picking is done by B)
wooden shuttles.
b. Projectile looms- picking is done
using a mechanical device called
projectile.
c. Rapier looms- picking is done by a
rod like mechanical device that
carries weft at its tip and enters the
shed when it is open, withdrawing
after delivering the weft end at the
other end as the shed closes.
d. Air jet looms- picking is done using
compressed air.
e. Water jet looms- picking is done
using compressed water jets.
Q. 22 Construction of novelty yarns- CBSE 2 4
(PART
B)

Characteristics of novelty yarns- (any 3)
-Enhance texture and design to fabric
-Produces surface interest, variation in
styling and unusual appearance in fabric
-Hand varies from soft to light and Harsh to
rough
-Strength varies in different parts of the
fabric
-Non uniform thickness throughout the
fabric
-Uneven performance in wear, reduced
abrasion resistance
-Pilling and snagging is critical problem

Q. 23 Man made polyamide fiber with exceptional CBSE 1 4
strength and durability- Nylon (PART
Care Properties- (any 3) B)
-Easy to launder or dry clean
-Dries quickly

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-Machine dry at low temperature
-Safe ironing temperature limit is 122℃
.
Q. 24 Non wovens- Non-woven refers to a fabric CBSE 4 4
made by bonding fibers together through (PART
mechanical, thermal, chemical, or solvent B)
means, rather than weaving or knitting them.
Categories of non wovens- (any3)
-Needle punched
- Spun laced
-Bonded web
-Spun bonded
-Melt blown
-Fusible

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