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Agriculture · Q1024

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1024

Q1024

Percentage of Kernel in groundnut with shell is

A.
34%
B.
50%
C.
60%
D.
70%
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Groundnut belongs to the family of legumes and is grown for its edible seeds. Its seeds are covered with shells.
The percentage of the kernel in groundnut with the shell is about 70%.
Kernels have an oil recovery of about 40% - 42%.