While preparing chapatis, Paheli found that the flour to be used was mixed with wheat grains. Which out of the following is the most suitable method to separate the grains from the flour?
Threshing
Sieving
Winnowing
Filtration

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 6

Correct Answer: (b) Sieving

Explanation: Flour can be separated from wheat grains by sieving due to the difference in size of flour and grain. Wheat grain will not pass through the sieve.

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Updated on: 01-Feb-2023

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