17 (c). State whether the following are true or false.
Filtration will separate wheat from husk

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Winnowing is the method in which heavier components of the mixture are separated from the lighter substances with the help of wind.
This method is used for separating grains from husk.
So, filtration will not separate the wheat from the husk.
Hence, the given statement is false.

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