Which one of the following statements is True about the storage of produce?

i. Harvested grains have less moisture.

ii. Farmers store grains in jute bags or metallic bins.

iii. Small scale storage of grains is done in silos and granaries

iv. Specific chemical treatments are required to protect crops from pests and microorganisms.

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• A ii only
• B i, ii and iv
• C ii and iv
• D iii and iv

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Answer: C. ii and iv

Statement ii is true, and iv is true because grains must be protected from pests and microbes. Freshly harvested grains have more moisture, so i is false, and silos and granaries are used for large-scale storage, so iii is false.

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