Question

Winnowing is used to separate the husk from rice.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• Winnowing is the process of separating light solid particles from heavier solids.
• The mixture is dropped slowly from a height in the presence of wind.
• The heavy particles drop down vertically, whereas the light particles are carried away to some distance by the wind.
• To separate the husk from rice, the mixture is dropped slowly from a height in the presence of wind and husk particles are lighter carried away to some distance by wind.
• Rice being heavier falls down vertically and the mixture is separated.

Therefore, the given statement is true.