Question

Define the terms: 

1. harvesting, 

2. threshing, and 

3. winnowing.

Answer 1

1. Harvesting: The cutting and gathering of mature food crop like wheat or paddy is known as harvesting. 

2. Threshing: The process of removal of the grains of harvested crop from the chaff is called threshing. 

3. Winnowing: The process in which grains are separated from chaff with the help of wind is called winnowing.