Q. Millets are processed before making it available for consumption. In this context, consider the following statements:
1.The husk is removed from the grains because it is composed of cellulosic matter that the human body cannot digest. 
2.Sieving is the process of grinding the flour while milling removes large impurities.
3.Polishing is the process of transforming brown rice into white rice by rubbing off the bran and germ.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. The husk is removed from the grains because it is composed of cellulosic matter that the human body cannot digest. Polishing is the process of transforming brown rice into white rice by rubbing off the bran and germ.

Statement 2 is incorrect. While milling grind the grains into flour, sieving removes large impurities, including bran.

Source: ForumIAS

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