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Key Facts: UPMSP Weaving Technology Exam

3h 15m

Duration of UPMSP Class 12 Weaving Technology examination

UPMSP Official Syllabus

100 Marks

Total subject weightage for Code 208 vocational paper

UP Board Examination Scheme

33%

Minimum passing percentage required

UPMSP Regulations

100 MCQs

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Master UPMSP Class 12 Vocational Weaving Technology (Code 208) with 100 verified MCQs covering Yarn Preparation, Loom Mechanisms, Loom Motions, Fabric Weaves, Maintenance & Defect Diagnosis, and Textile Calculations.

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1What is the primary objective of the yarn winding process prior to weaving?
A.To transfer yarn from spinning packages to larger packages while removing slubs and weak places
B.To apply size paste and moisture to increase tensile strength
C.To interlacing warp and weft yarns at right angles
D.To twist two or more single yarns together to form a plied yarn
Explanation: The primary objective of winding is to convert smaller yarn packages (like ring bobbins) into larger, defect-free packages (like cones or cheeses) suitable for warping or shuttles, while clearing yarn faults using tensioners and slub catchers.
2Which warping system is most suitable for producing multi-colored patterned warp beams in short production runs?
A.Sectional warping
B.Direct beam warping
C.Ball warping
D.Continuous tow warping
Explanation: Sectional warping winds warp ends in narrow sections onto a conical drum before transferring the entire width onto a weaver's beam. It is ideal for fancy, striped, or check fabrics with multi-colored warp patterns and shorter production lengths.
3What is the main purpose of warp sizing in weaving technology?
A.To increase yarn strength, reduce hairiness, and enhance abrasion resistance during weaving
B.To dye the warp yarn into its final color before weaving
C.To increase the count number of the yarn to make it thicker
D.To permanently bleach the natural fibers before fabric formation
Explanation: Sizing coats single warp yarns with an adhesive starch or polymer film. This increases yarn tensile strength, lays down protruding fibers (reducing hairiness), and improves abrasion resistance against loom components.
4In a traditional handloom, which component is used to hold the heald wires and control the opening of the shed?
A.Heald shaft (or Harness frame)
B.Sley race
C.Take-up roller
D.Shuttle box
Explanation: The heald shaft (harness frame) holds the individual heald wires through which warp ends are drawn. Raising or lowering specific heald shafts forms the shed required for picking.
5What is the speed ratio between the crankshaft and the bottom shaft in a conventional shuttle powerloom?
A.Crankshaft rotates at twice the speed of the bottom shaft (2:1)
B.Crankshaft rotates at half the speed of the bottom shaft (1:2)
C.Crankshaft and bottom shaft rotate at identical speeds (1:1)
D.Crankshaft rotates at four times the speed of the bottom shaft (4:1)
Explanation: In a conventional powerloom, the crankshaft makes two complete revolutions (720 degrees) for every single revolution (360 degrees) of the bottom shaft. This provides two picks for every single revolution of the bottom shaft.
6Which motion of the loom separates the warp sheet into top and bottom layers to form a passage for the shuttle?
A.Shedding motion
B.Picking motion
C.Beating-up motion
D.Let-off motion
Explanation: Shedding is the first primary motion of a loom. It divides the warp ends into two sheets (upper and lower) to form a diamond-shaped tunnel called the 'shed' for inserting the filling (weft) yarn.
7Which component on the sley carries out the beating-up motion of pushing the inserted weft pick to the fell of the cloth?
A.Reed
B.Picker
C.Heald wire
D.Drop wire
Explanation: The reed, composed of parallel flat metallic wires fixed in a frame on the sley, moves forward during the sley stroke to beat up the newly inserted weft yarn against the cloth fell.
8What is the function of the take-up motion on a weaving loom?
A.To wind the newly woven fabric onto the cloth roller at a controlled rate
B.To release warp yarn from the weaver's beam under constant tension
C.To propel the shuttle through the warp shed
D.To stop the loom instantly when a warp yarn breaks
Explanation: Take-up is a secondary motion that continuously or intermittently draws the woven fabric away from the fell of the cloth and winds it onto the cloth roll, controlling the picks per inch (PPI).
9What is the repeat size of the standard plain weave?
A.2 ends × 2 picks
B.3 ends × 3 picks
C.4 ends × 4 picks
D.5 ends × 5 picks
Explanation: Plain weave (1/1 weave) is the simplest weave structure. It repeats on 2 warp ends and 2 weft picks, with each warp thread passing alternately over and under consecutive weft threads.
10Which characteristic feature distinguishes a twill weave from a plain weave on the fabric surface?
A.Prominent diagonal lines or ribs running across the fabric surface
B.A completely smooth, lustrous surface with no visible intersections
C.Open mesh net-like holes throughout the cloth
D.Loops raised on one or both sides of the fabric surface
Explanation: Twill weaves are characterized by distinct diagonal lines (twill lines) formed by staggered warp or weft floats across adjacent ends, running at an angle (typically 45 degrees).

About the UPMSP Weaving Technology Exam

The Uttar Pradesh UPMSP Intermediate (Class 12) Vocational Weaving Technology (Code 208) examination assesses core domain knowledge required for textile weaving industries, powerloom clusters, handloom sectors, and higher technical education. Topics encompass preparatory processes (winding, warping, sizing), loom motions, fabric design construction, defect diagnosis, and production economics.

Assessment

Theory examination compulsory for Class 12 Vocational (Textile / Weaving group) students in Uttar Pradesh Board. Evaluates yarn preparation, loom shedding/picking mechanisms, weave designs, loom troubleshooting, and textile calculations.

Time Limit

3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)

Passing Score

Minimum 20 of 60 in each written paper, 33% in the 300-mark theory aggregate, and 50% (200 of 400) in the practical examination

Exam Fee

₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates in the vocational class and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper. (Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP))

UPMSP Weaving Technology Exam Content Outline

17%

Yarn Preparation (winding, warping, sizing)

Cone/cheese winding, tensioners, slub catchers, direct vs. sectional warping, sizing objective, starch/PVA size formulations, sow box, drying cylinders, and size pick-up calculations.

17%

Handloom & Powerloom Mechanisms

Handloom components (pit loom, frame loom, fly shuttle), powerloom driving mechanisms, sley, reed, shuttle box, and shuttleless weaving technologies (air-jet, water-jet, rapier, projectile).

17%

Primary, Secondary & Auxiliary Loom Motions

Primary motions (shedding, picking, beating-up), secondary motions (positive/negative take-up, let-off mechanisms), and auxiliary motions (warp stop motions, weft stop motions, warp protector, temples).

17%

Fabric Weaves (plain, twill, satin, dobby)

Plain weave and derivatives (rib, basket), twill weave angle and direction (Z/S twill, herringbone), satin/sateen move numbers, dobby shedding, and jacquard harness cord mechanisms.

16%

Loom Maintenance & Defect Diagnosis

Routine lubrication, timing adjustments of loom motions, troubleshooting fabric defects (warp streaks, reed marks, slubs, snarls, starting marks, selvedge defects), and 4-point inspection.

16%

Textile Calculations & Production Efficiency

Yarn count systems (English Ne, Tex, Denier), conversion formulas, fabric GSM calculations, warp/weft cover factors, loom speed RPM, and production efficiency calculations.

How to Pass the UPMSP Weaving Technology Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 20 of 60 in each written paper, 33% in the 300-mark theory aggregate, and 50% (200 of 400) in the practical examination
  • Assessment: Theory examination compulsory for Class 12 Vocational (Textile / Weaving group) students in Uttar Pradesh Board. Evaluates yarn preparation, loom shedding/picking mechanisms, weave designs, loom troubleshooting, and textile calculations.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes)
  • Exam fee: ₹600.75 for institutional (regular) Intermediate candidates in the vocational class and ₹806 for private candidates for the 2026 examination. UPMSP charges one registration fee per candidate, not per subject paper.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

UPMSP Weaving Technology Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the sequence of yarn preparation: Ring Bobbin -> Winding -> Warping -> Sizing -> Beaming -> Drawing-in & Denting -> Looming.
2Understand the operational differences between shuttle looms (overpick, underpick) and shuttleless looms (air-jet, rapier, projectile, water-jet).
3Memorize the timing relationship of crankshaft and bottom shaft (bottom shaft rotates at half the speed of the crankshaft in conventional looms).
4Master weave representation grids, drafting plans, lifting plans, and denting plans for plain, twill, satin, dobby, and jacquard structures.
5Learn to identify common fabric defects (reed marks, temple marks, broken pick, floating warp, slub, snarl) and their mechanical remedies.
6Practice textile numerical calculations involving indirect count (Ne), direct count (Tex/Denier), loom production (yards/meters per hour), cover factor, and efficiency %.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UPMSP Code 208 Weaving Technology?

Code 208 is the specialized vocational trade subject for Class 12 students in Uttar Pradesh Board (UPMSP) covering the technical principles, machinery, calculations, and fabric design of textile weaving.

What are the primary loom motions evaluated in Code 208?

The three primary loom motions are Shedding (dividing warp threads into top and bottom sheets), Picking (passing weft yarn through the shed), and Beating-up (pushing the newly inserted pick to the fell of the cloth).

What is the passing mark for UPMSP Intermediate Vocational exams?

Candidates must obtain a minimum of 33% marks to pass the theory and overall examination as per UPMSP regulations.

Why is sizing considered a crucial yarn preparation process?

Sizing applies an adhesive film to warp yarns to increase tensile strength, reduce yarn hairiness, improve abrasion resistance during weaving, and minimize warp breakage on high-speed looms.

How does this practice question bank assist student preparation?

It provides 100 structured MCQs aligned with UPMSP Class 12 Weaving Technology syllabus, complete with step-by-step technical explanations, wrong answer rationales, and exam tips.