Question

What effect does high humidity have on the germination of stored food grains?

• A. High humidity slows down the germination process.
• B. High humidity initiates the germination process of the grains.
• C. High humidity stops the germination process of the grains.
• D. High humidity prevents growth of moulds and hence arrests the germination process of the grains.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

High humidity initiates the germination process of the grains.

High humidity initiates the germination process of the stored grains, since it provides a favorable condition for germination to occur.