Question

The main objective of the ginning process is \(\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\).

• A. Separation of seeds from cotton fibers
• B. Opening and cleaning
• C. Trash removal
• D. Parallelization of fibers

Hint:

Ginning is the bridge from the farm to the mill. - Farm product: Seed Cotton (Fiber + Seed). - Ginning Process: Separates the two. - Mill input: Lint Cotton (Fiber only).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Define Ginning. Ginning is the very first mechanical process that seed cotton undergoes after harvesting.

Step 2: Analyze the composition of harvested seed cotton. It consists of two main components: the cotton fibers (lint) and the cottonseed to which the fibers are attached. It also contains other field trash like leaves and stems.

Step 3: Understand the primary goal of the process. The purpose of ginning is to separate the valuable lint fibers from the cottonseed. This must be done before the fibers can be processed in a spinning mill. While some cleaning (B, C) also occurs during ginning, the fundamental and defining objective is seed removal. Parallelization of fibers (D) is a goal of later processes like carding and drawing. Conclusion: The main objective of the ginning process is the separation of seeds from cotton fibers.