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____________ is used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture using wind.

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Threshing

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Sieving

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Handpicking

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Winnowing

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Solution

The correct option is D Winnowing
Winnowing is the process of separating substances based on the difference in weights of the constituent component. It is used when the impurities are much lighter than the desired substance such that it can be carried away by the wind.

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