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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Textiles Exam
3 hours
Typical Maharashtra HSC Textiles theory paper duration
MSBSHSE HSC exam pattern reporting for theory subjects including Textiles
35%
Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE
Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)
Theory + practical/journal
Common assessment mix for HSC Textiles (code 44) totaling 100 marks
Maharashtra HSC subject-wise mark distribution practice for practical-bearing subjects
Subject code 44
Official MSBSHSE HSC subject code for Textile Laundry & Clothing / Textiles
MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm)
Mixed written + practical
Official Textiles assessment mixes theory items with practical journal work — not pure MCQ
MSBSHSE HSC Textiles paper-pattern and Balbharati practical scheme summaries
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Textiles (code 44, Textile Laundry & Clothing) is a Class 12 public-exam subject of about 3 hours theory plus practical/journal work with ~35% pass floor, covering Balbharati fibres through fashion design — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept and care fluency.
Sample Maharashtra HSC Textiles Practice Questions
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1Wool is classified as which type of textile fibre?
2Which type of wool is generally regarded as the best quality sheep wool in the textbook account?
3The natural waviness found in wool fibre that contributes to elasticity and resiliency is called:
4Removal of hair from a sheep is known as:
5In wool manufacture, thorough washing of raw wool with alkaline reagents, soap, and hot water to remove grease is called:
6Compared with woollen yarns, worsted yarns are typically:
7Under the microscope, wool fibres characteristically show:
8Wool obtained by pulling fibre from the pelt of sheep slaughtered for meat is called:
9Why do woollen garments help keep the body warm according to the textbook explanation of scales?
10Four countries that dominate world wool trade in the textbook southern-hemisphere list include Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and:
About the Maharashtra HSC Textiles Exam
Maharashtra HSC Textiles under MSBSHSE covers Class 12 Textile Laundry & Clothing aligned to Balbharati Standard XII and board subject code 44. Core themes include natural protein fibres (wool and silk); speciality animal fibres (angora, mohair, cashmere, vicuna) and man-made mineral/metallic fibres; regenerated and synthetic fibres (viscose rayon, nylon, polyester); fabric construction on the loom (warp/weft, plain/twill/satin and novelty weaves, knitting, nonwovens); textile finishes; laundry reagents and dry cleaning; dyeing and printing including traditional Indian techniques; and fashion designing with elements of art and principles of design. Official assessment is typically a ~3-hour theory paper plus practical/journal/project work for a 100-mark subject total, with about 35% required to pass. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with Balbharati textbooks, practical journal samples, written short/long answers, and official papers via mahahsscboard.in.
Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Maharashtra Higher Secondary Textiles (Textile Laundry & Clothing) is an HSC (Class 12) subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 44). Official logistics commonly describe about 3 hours of written theory work plus practical / journal / project assessment for a 100-mark subject total (confirm year circular; many practical-bearing HSC patterns use roughly 70 theory + 30 practical). Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Syllabus centres on Balbharati Standard XII Textiles: wool; silk; speciality fibres and man-made mineral fibres; viscose rayon; nylon and polyester; fabric construction; finishes; laundry reagents and dry cleaning; dyeing and printing; and fashion designing, with practicals in body measurements, fasteners, weaves, fibre identification, tie-dye, printing, and colour schemes. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
35%
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Wool
Types, manufacture, woollen vs worsted, properties and care.
Silk
Sericulture, processing, degumming, weighting, properties.
Speciality and mineral fibres
Angora, mohair, cashmere, vicuna, glass, metallic zari.
Viscose rayon
Man-made fibre basics, spinneret, viscose process, uses.
Nylon and polyester
Synthetic fibre properties, care, apparel and industrial uses.
Fabric construction
Loom, weaving operations, basic/novelty weaves, nonwovens.
Finishes
Greige goods, aesthetic and performance finishes.
Laundry and dry cleaning
Water hardness, soaps, detergents, dry-cleaning methods.
Dyeing and printing
Dye classes, mordants, print methods, traditional Indian resists.
Fashion designing
Fashion categories, elements of art, principles of design.
Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Textiles Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 35%
- Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Textiles (Textile Laundry & Clothing) is an HSC (Class 12) subject under MSBSHSE, Pune (subject code 44). Official logistics commonly describe about 3 hours of written theory work plus practical / journal / project assessment for a 100-mark subject total (confirm year circular; many practical-bearing HSC patterns use roughly 70 theory + 30 practical). Qualifying typically requires about 35% in the subject. Syllabus centres on Balbharati Standard XII Textiles: wool; silk; speciality fibres and man-made mineral fibres; viscose rayon; nylon and polyester; fabric construction; finishes; laundry reagents and dry cleaning; dyeing and printing; and fashion designing, with practicals in body measurements, fasteners, weaves, fibre identification, tie-dye, printing, and colour schemes. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Maharashtra HSC Textiles: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Maharashtra HSC Textiles officially examined?
Textiles (Textile Laundry & Clothing) is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 subject (MSBSHSE subject code 44). Logistics commonly describe about 3 hours of written theory work plus practical / journal / project assessment for a 100-mark total. Papers typically mix objective, short-answer, and longer applied components; practicals cover identification, construction, and colouration samples. Candidates generally need about 35% in the subject to pass. Confirm the year’s syllabus, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Textiles paper?
No. Official MSBSHSE HSC Textiles assessment mixes objective items with short and long written answers plus practical journal work. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts, fibre/fabric knowledge, laundry, dyeing, and design facts only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written/practical simulation.
What syllabus does this bank follow?
It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC / Class 12 Textiles under MSBSHSE and Balbharati Standard XII Textiles units: wool; silk; speciality fibres and man-made mineral fibres; viscose rayon; nylon and polyester; fabric construction; finishes; laundry reagents and dry cleaning; dyeing and printing; and fashion designing. Always confirm the current Balbharati/MSBSHSE syllabus for your year.
What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Textiles?
MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject (including Textiles) out of the full 100-mark total with theory and practical/journal components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.
What is the official subject code for HSC Textiles?
MSBSHSE lists Textile Laundry & Clothing / Textiles as subject code 44 in the HSC general subject codes scheme (see mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm and official question-paper listings). Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.
Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?
Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for subject codes, Balbharati digital textbooks (e.g. books.ebalbharati.in PDF 1203010524 for Std XII Textiles), and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.