is used to separate heavier components of a mixture from the lighter components with the help of wind.

Threshing

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Winnowing

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Solution

The correct option is B Winnowing
Winnowing is the method in which the heavier components are separated from the lighter components with the help of wind.

This method is used to separate husk (lighter component) from grains (heavier component).

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