Question

Four mixtures are given :
1)Small stones and pulses,
2)Sand and water,
3) husk and grains
4) Pests and stored grains .
Which of these can be separated by the method of winnowing?

a) 1,2
b) 2,3
c) 1,3
d) 3,4

Answer 1

Husk and grains (1,3)

Husk or dirt particles can be separated by winnowing method. It is used to separate the heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air. In this method, the mixture of husk and seeds of grain are take in plate and are made to fall down from a height up to our shoulders.

Answer 2

Answer:

1,3

Explanation:

option c)

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