Question

The process of cutting the crops on their ripening is called:

• A. Threshing
• B. Winnowing
• C. Weeding
• D. Harvesting

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Harvesting

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Harvesting is the process of cutting and reaping a crop once it has reached maturity.
2. It is dependent on a number of factors such as season, variety of crop, period of maturation, and so on.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Threshing is the separating of grain from the stalk on which it grows as well as the chaff or unit that surrounds it.
2. The edible portion of the crop is loosened throughout the process, but not the fiber portion.
3. It is a process that is done after harvesting but before the winnowing.

Option B:

1. Winnowing is the method of extracting the husk from the grains.
2. It is accomplished by pouring the grains from a height.

Option C:

The process of removal of the unwanted plants between the crops is known as weeding.

Final answer: The process of cutting the crops on their ripening is called harvesting.