Question

Threshing Is done by

• A. Beating
• B. Bullocks
• C. Machines
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

Explanation for the correct option:

(D) All of these

• Threshing is the method used to extract grain from stalks.
• Threshing can be done by following methods:

Threshing by beating :

• This is the most adopted method for the extraction of grains.
• The crops are beaten against solid objects like ground, walls, etc.

Threshing by Bullocks :

• Bullock treading is an ancient technique used in India where the crop is put out on the threshing floor in a circle and bullocks are forced to walk over it in a circular manner.
• Bullock's feet are repeatedly tramped on, which causes threshing.

Threshing by Machines :

• The grain is separated from straw and other light components using a threshing machine.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Since, all the methods given in options (A), (B) and (C) are used to do the threshing. Therefore, only option (D) is correct, that is all of these.