Question

    The operation of separating the grains from the plants

    or of loosening the edible part of grain (or other crop) from the straw to which it is attached is known as _______
    A Harvesting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Threshing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Winnowing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Grading Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Cleaning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Threshing is the operation of separating the grains from the plants or of loosening the edible part of grain (or other crop) from the straw to which it is attached. It can be either done by hand, by using a treadle thresher or mechanized.

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