UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-8

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    Consider the following statements.                                                  
    1. In the process of harvesting the crops, the grain seeds need to be separated from the chaff. This is called winnowing. This is carried out with the help of harvester and winnower.       
    2. Farmers with small holdings of land do the separation of grain and chaff by winnowing.     
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?                                  

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  Only 2            

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither1nor 2  

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Harvesting is the act or process of gathering a ripe croc from the fields. Reaping is the cutting of grain or pulse 'harvest, typically using a scythe, sickle or reaper. Winnowing is an agricultural method developed for separating grain chaff,


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