Question: The test weight of rice ______________in gm)
Options:
25
21
24
28
🔑 Key Points
Test weight
→ The test weight of crops can be defined as the weight of 1000 seeds in the case of small sources like rice, wheat, etc. 100 seeds in the case of medium to large grains like chickpea, maize, etc.
→ It is used as an indicator of general grain quality and is a measure of grain bulk density.
→ If the test weight of a particular crop is lower than standard, and then it tends to result in poor grain quality.
Test weight
→ The test weight of crops can be defined as the weight of 1000 seeds in the case of small sources like rice, wheat, etc. 100 seeds in the case of medium to large grains like chickpea, maize, etc.
→ It is used as an indicator of general grain quality and is a measure of grain bulk density.
→ If the test weight of a particular crop is lower than standard, and then it tends to result in poor grain quality.
📝 Additional Information
→ Test weight of different crops:
Rice: Test Weight: 25 gm
Wheat: Test Weight: 40 gm
Barley: Test Weight: 35-47 gm
Pearl Millet: Test Weight: 5-7 gm
Lentil: Test Weight: 17-38 gm