CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

WIND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is winnowing called?
A
cleaning process
B
sorting process
C
Barsana
D
None
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution: Winnowing: The process of separating heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air is called winnowing. This method is used by farmers to separate lighter husk particles from heavier seeds of grain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Winnowing is a process by which chaff is separated from grain. It can also be used to remove pests from stored grain. Winnowing usually follows threshing in grain preparation.

Detailed explanation-3: -also known as adverbas known or named at another time or place. AKA. alias.

Detailed explanation-4: -The name given to the method of extracting the grain from the chaff is Winnowing. This is the move after threshing (the method of loosening the chaff).

Detailed explanation-5: -(b) False; Winnowing is used to separate heavier particles from the lighter particles which can be blown away by the wind.

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