Question

The separation of grains from the chaff is called

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Threshing

The correct option is (A).

Explanation of correct option:

1. The process of releasing the grains from its chaff is known as threshing.
2. Chaff is of no use commercially as it cannot be consumed.
3. Therefore, it is discarded and the grains are stored separately.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option (B):

1. Harvesting is the process of cutting the mature crop from the crop fields.

Option (C):

1. Winnowing is the procedure used to remove excess dust and chaff particles at high speed and is blown.
2. In this wind, the heavy grains fall below and the chaff flies away from the heap of grains

Option (D):

1. Weeding is the process of removal of the weeds from the crop fields either manually or using chemicals.

Final answer: The separation of grains from the chaff is called threshing.