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How is crop stored?

Important Questions on Crop Production And Management

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A farmer uses dried neem leaves to store grains in a metallic container. Give reason.
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Barns, silos and granaries are used to store
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What are the two ways in which food grains are stored on a large scale?
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For safe storage of cereal grains, moisture content of the grains should not be more than:
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What does NSC stand for? What is it involved in?
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What are the two ways in which farmers store food grains?
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What happens after the crops are harvested?
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Why is it important for granaries to be clean and dry?
(Hint: Think of a condition that supports the growth of microbes.)
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What is the advantage of storing food grains in gunny bags?
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Give a brief account of storage of grains.
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Which of these is used for bulk storage of grains?
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Name one Government Agency which is involved in procuring food grains (like wheat and rice) from farmers and storing them properly.
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Why is it necessary to reduce the moisture in newly harvested grains before storage?
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What is done to protect the grains stored in gunny bags in big godowns from damage?
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Why is it necessary to dry the harvested food grains before storage?
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State the function of Food Corporation of India.
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What type of organisms grow on stored food grains having higher moisture content?
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Name two agencies (Governmental) which are involved in storage of food grains.