Question

50 kg wheat has been brought to your house. What will you do to take care of it?

Answer 1

The wheat is first taken and air dried followed by storage in airtight containers ensuring no entry of heat or moisture into it. Glass, aluminium or plastic containers can also be used to store it for long term purpose.

Certain points are to be ensured:

1. The surrounding area should be clean and free from insects.

2. The place of storage should be elevated and away from moisture.

3. It is to be kept away from direct sunlight.

This would ensure the proper storage of the food grains and a longer shelf life.

Answer 2

50 kg of wheat has been brought to your house.

The following steps should be followed for proper storage of wheat:

• First, we should wash the wheat properly. Then wipe the wheat with a soft cotton cloth.

• Then keep it under the sunlight to remove the water content from the wheat.

• The dried wheat should be stored in airtight containers so that there will be no entry of moisture into it.

• Wheat can be stored in any plastic, glass, or aluminum containers.

• We should check the surroundings thoroughly to ensure the storage place is clean and neat.