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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the given group of words. The husks of corn or other grains separated by winnowing or threshing.
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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the given group of words.
The husks of corn or other grains separated by winnowing or threshing.

A.

chaff

B.

peel

C.

hay

D.

fodder

Correct option is A

The correct one-word for the given group of words is (a) chaff.
· Chaff refers to the husks of corn or other grains that are separated from the seed by winnowing or threshing. (Hindi meaning: भूसा या भूसी)
· Example: "Farmers often separate the chaff from the wheat during the harvesting process."
Meanings of the given other options:
· Option (b) peel : The outer skin or covering of a fruit or vegetable. (Hindi meaning: छिलका)
· Option (c) hay : Grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder. (Hindi meaning: घास का सूखा चारा)
· Option (d) fodder : Food, especially dried hay or feed, for livestock. (Hindi meaning: चारा)

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