Using winnowing, we can separate grain from .

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Solution

The correct option is C husk
$∙$ Winnowing is the method in which the heavier components are separated from the lighter components with the help of wind.

$∙$ In winnowing, a current of air or wind is used to remove the husk from the grains. The lighter husks blow away while the heavier grain particles fall down.

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The term used for the process of separation of grains from the chaff is called
(a) sieving
(b) threshing
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(d) hand picking

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While preparing chapatis, Paheli found that the flour to be used was mixed with wheat grains. Which out of the following is the most suitable method to separate the grains from the flour?

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(b) Sieving

(d) Filtration

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