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Which among the following methods is best for separating husk from grain?

Which among the following methods is best for separating husk from grain? Correct Answer winnowing

Concept:

Method of

Separation

 Description Separation of 
Threshing
  • Stalks are usually dried after they are harvested.
  • By beating the dry stalks to shake off the dried grains, the grain is separated from the stalks and crushed into the floor.
 Separation of grain from the stalk 
Winnowing
  • After the grains are recovered during the threshing process, they must be cleaned of husks and chaffs before being ground into flour.
  • The separation of the mixture is usually accomplished with the aid of wind or blowing air.
  • When farmers drop the combination from a given height to the ground, the husk and chaff are blown away by the powerful wind.
  • The heavier grains are gathered in one location.
 Separation of grain from Husk 
Sieving
  • It is used to separate mixtures containing predominantly different-sized components.
  • The mixture is filtered via the sieve's pores.
  • All of the tiny compounds pass through easily, while the mixture's larger components are kept.
 Separation of different sized mixtures like pebbles from flour
Handpicking 
  • This process entails manually sorting out all of the undesirable compounds and separating them from the useful ones.
 Stones and other visible impurities from wheat, rice by hand 

Explanation:

  • Winnowing is the process that is used to separate the grain from the husk.
  • It is done with the help of wind or blowing air. 
  • The mixture is dropped from a height and with the help of wind, it blows away the chaff and the husk.
  • The grains which are heavier are left behind and gathered at one location.
  • Hence the correct answer to this question is - Winnowing. 

 

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