Four mixtures are given below. (i) Kidney beans and chick peas (ii) Pulses and rice (iii) Rice flakes and corn (iv) Potato wafers and biscuits Which of these can be separated by the method of winnowing? (a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iii) (iii) and (iv)
ScienceClass 6CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
(d): Rice flakes and corn; Potato wafers and biscuits
By using the method of winnowing, mixtures of rice flakes and corn, potato wafers and biscuits can be separated since the weight of the two components is different, one being lighter and other being heavier.