GATE AG 2020 • Q22 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 6: Agricultural Process Engineering

Evaporation and Drying

Subtopic: Hydrothermal treatments

Question Statement:

Hydrothermal treatment of paddy makes:

Options:

  • (A) Shelling more difficult
  • (B) Polishing of parboiled rice easier
  • (C) Higher retention of vitamins and minerals
  • (D) Kernel soft, resulting in faster cooking

Official Answer Key:

D

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Hydrothermal (parboiling) treatment gelatinizes the starch inside the kernel; the softened, gelatinized structure cooks faster, which is the key practical outcome highlighted for this option relative to the others.

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