Storage Losses

Q. Person X and Y were successful in growing 1 kg of wheat grains and stored it in the storage room. After a while, person X noticed the decolouration of the grains and complains to person Y about it who then explains the reason for this.
Which among the following options were explained by the person Y?

1. Temperature in the place of storage.
2. Moisture in the place of storage.
3. Presence of insects.
4. Fumigation

Q. If grains have to be stored for longer time, they must be protected from which of the following?

1. cattles
2. rats
3. insects
4. moisture

Q.

What kind of precautions should be taken to avoid loss during storage of grains?

Q. A crop needs to be protected from rodents like rats, fungi and bacteria. They affect the stored grains and are called the _________factors.

1. biotic
2. abiotic
3. physical
4. chemical

Q. Rodents like rats and fungi are examples for factors that affect the stored grains.

Q. Why is chemical treatment required for storing large quantities of grains?

1. To select good quality seeds.
2. To prevent absorption of excess moisture.
3. To protect them from fungal contamination.
4. To protect them from pests.

Q. Person X and Y were successful in growing 1 kg of wheat grains and stored it in the storage room. After a while, person X noticed the decolouration of the grains and complains to person Y about it who then explains the reason for this.
Which among the following options were explained by the person Y?

1. Temperature in the place of storage.
2. Moisture in the place of storage.
3. Presence of insects.
4. Fumigation

Q. Which of the following is used to preserve food grains at home?

1. Tulsi leaves
2. Neem leaves
3. Curry leaves
4. Spinach leaves

Q. Person X and Y were successful in growing 1 kg of wheat grains and stored it in the storage room. After a while, person X noticed the decolouration of the grains and complains to person Y about it who then explains the reason for this.
Which among the following options were explained by the person Y?

Q. If grains have to be stored for longer time, they must be protected from which of the following?

1. cattles
2. rats
3. insects
4. moisture

Q. Storage losses is caused due to both abiotic and bioctic factors.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following is used to preserve food grains at home?

1. Tulsi leaves
2. Neem leaves
3. Curry leaves
4. Spinach leaves

Q. Person X and Y were successful in growing 1 kg of wheat grains and stored it in the storage room. After a while, person X noticed the decolouration of the grains and complains to person Y about it who then explains the reason for this.
Which among the following options were explained by the person Y?

1. Temperature in the place of storage.
2. Moisture in the place of storage.
3. Presence of insects.
4. Fumigation

Q. Strict cleaning of the produce before storage reduces storage losses.

1. True
2. False