Question

Why do groundnut farmers dry and store their harvest ?

• A. To prevent bacterial and fungal growth.
• B. To sell it for a higher price.
• C. To enhance the taste of the groundnut.
• D. To increase the quality of the crop.

Answer 1

The correct option is B To sell it for a higher price.

After harvesting, groundnuts are brought to the threshing floor, to dry the harvest. It is then sold in the market as dried groundnuts fetch a higher price.