Question

gridhari lal and his family worked very hard in cultivating wheat and had a good harvest but while keeping the produce they were a little careless and as a result had to bear huge losses his son mukesh told his father about the precuations that need to be taken in the next season he took special care for storing grains

(i)list two factors which may be responsible for the losses of grains during storage

(ii)what measures should be taken before grains are stored for future use?

(iii)list the values of mukesh which saved gridhari lal from further losses

Answer 1

(i). The two factors that may be responsible for the losses of grains during storage are:

• Biotic factors like Pests (rodents, insects)
• Abiotic factors like moisture, temperature.

(ii). The measures that should be taken before grains are stored for future use are:

• Floors should be cleaned before storing grains.
• Frequent chemical fumigation (to kill pests, fungi, etc.) should be carried out.
• There should be proper aeration and ventilation to control moisture and temperature levels.

(iii). Mukesh is an educated and responsible son.