Threshing is the process of:

Separating chaff from the grain

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Cutting of mature crop

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Sowing seeds by hands

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Turning and loosening of soil

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Solution

The correct option is B Separating chaff from the grain
Threshing is the process of separating the grain seeds from pods or chaff. This step is done after harvesting the crops. For this purpose, a machine called combine is used. The process of cutting mature crops is known as harvesting. Ploughing is the process of turning and loosening the soil.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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