Question

Which amongst the following methods would be most appropriate to separate grains from bundles of stalks?

• A. Hand-picking
• B. Winnowing
• C. Sieving
• D. Threshing

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Threshing

Explanation for correct option

(D)Threshing

• Threshing:-Separations of grains from the stalks with the help of hitting or bullocks or machines.
• So, the best method for separating grains from their stalks is this one.
• The crop's edible portion is removed during the process, but not its fiber.

Explanation for incorrect option

• Hand picking:-The hand-picking method is a way to separate large-sized and small components in a mixture by simply picking them out of the mixture with your hands.
• Winnowing:-Separation of lighter and heavier components by wind or blowing air. Used for separating grain from the husk.
• Sieving:-The larger impurities stay on the sieve while the finer particles can pass through the sieve's holes.
• So, options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect.

Hence, option (D) is correct. To separate grains from bundles of stalks, threshing is the best method.