Storage of Grains

Q. Which of the following is/are used to store grains?

1. Silos
2. Granaries
3. Jute sacks
4. Supermarkets

Q.

The method of separating the seeds of paddy from its stalks is called

Q. Farmers store grains in jute bags or metallic bins.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Question 26
Paddy is a major cereal crop in our country.
a. In which season is paddy cultivated?
b. Discuss the method of sowing.
c. What measures must be taken to prevent spoilage and insect attack of harvested grains.

Q. What is the need for storage of grains, which is an essential phase after harvest?

1. To prevent rodent infestation
2. To avoid moisture contamination
3. To become rich by hoarding them
4. To not share them

Q. Large scale storage of grains is done in __________.

1. jute bags
2. silos
3. metal bins
4. farms

Q. Question 20
What will happen to ‘pooris’ and ‘unused kneaded flour’ if they are left in the open for a day or two?

Q. Name and state the purpose of the following figures below.

What precautions are taken to store grains? [3 MARKS]

Q. In ___, the vegetables, fruits and other products that usually get damaged easily are stored.

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

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

Q. Products that get damaged or decoloured within a short time are stored in cold storage units.

1. True
2. False

Q. Preventive and control measures adopted for the storage of grains include

1. Strict cleaning
2. Proper drying
3. Fumigation
4. All of the above
   

Q. Large amount of food grains get spoiled every year in India due to improper storage of food grain. How can this be avoided?

Q.

Dropping the mixture on the ground from a height in blowing wind is called __________.

1. threshing

2. winnowing

3. tilling

4. none of these

Q. Large scale storage of grains is done in __________.

1. jute bags
2. farms
3. silos
4. metal bins

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. What is the need for storage of grains, which is an essential phase after harvest?

1. To prevent rodent infestation
2. To avoid moisture contamination
3. To become rich by hoarding them
4. To not share them

Q. The heat of dump grain in storage occurs due to .......... content and growth of moulds.

1. High moisture
2. Low moisture
3. Biotic
4. None of the above

Q. How temperature causes damage to a food material?

1. It affects the growth of casual organisms
2. Both A and B
3. Alters the enzyme action
4. None of the above

Q. If you were a farmer, which of the following methods will you use to separate good quality and viable grains from a heap of grains after harvest?

1. Immersing the grains in water.
2. Sowing seeds and waiting for germination.
3. Checking grains under sunlight for pores.
4. Checking the weight of grains.

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

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

Q. Chemical treatment is not required for storing large quantities of grains.

1. True
2. False

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