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What is removed during polishing?

(a) Husk and bran

(b) Germ and bran

(c) Bran and endosperm

(d) Endosperm and husk

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The correct choice is (b) Germ and bran

For explanation: White rice is formed by eliminating the germ and the bran layer from the paddy. The bran layer is removed from the kernel through abrasive polisher. Bran removal accounts for 8-10% of the total paddy weight.

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