Husk is lighter than grains, so it can be separated from grains by _____________.

distillation

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chromatography

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sublimation

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winnowing

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Solution

The correct option is D winnowing

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Name and describe briefly a method which can be helpful in separating a mixture of husk from grains. What is the principle of this method?

Column A	Column B
1. Separation of husk from grains	(a) Hand-picking
2. Conversion of liquid into vapour	(b) Filtration
3. Separating pebbles from pulses	(c) Threshing
4. Separating chalk powder from water	(d) Evaporation
5. Separating grains from the stalk	(e) Winnowing
	(f) Sieving

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