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Why should food grains be stored at temperatures below 30 degree C?


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To prevent evaporation of moisture.

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To prevent wild animals from attacking the food grains.

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C

To minimize the damage of food materials.

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To help them to germinate.

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Solution

The correct option is C

To minimize the damage of food materials.


At temperatures below 30 degree C, insects, microorganisms and enzymes will become less active, thus minimizing the damage of food grains.


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