WAEC Agricultural Science 2013 Question 38

Question 38

Processing and Storage of Farm Produce

The removal of shealth on maize cob is referred to as

  1. A.winnowing.
  2. B.shelling.
  3. C.dehusking.
  4. D.milling.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (dehusking.)

Explanation

Dehusking strips the leafy husk off the cob; shelling then removes the grains.