Winnowing Technique


 
 
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Winnowing Technique

Winnowing Technique : the method of separating heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or blowing air is called winnowing. Farmers drop the mixture of wheat and husk from a height. The husk is carried by the wind and form a heap at a small distance away. The wheat grains being heavier fall vertically to form a separate heap.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Winnowing is used to separate Heavier and Heavier components in a mixture.

(b) Wheat and Rice can be separated by winnowing.

(c) Sugar solution can be separated by winnowing.

(d) Sugar and salt can be separated by winnowing.

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Tiny pieces of stones are usually separated from pulses before cooking by the method called ___________________

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Mixture of wheat and husk can be separated by winnowing.

(b) Mixture of different vegetables can be separated by winnowing.
 

Right Option : A
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