18 Questions
What percentage of production of fruits and vegetables in the country is lost due to wastage and value destruction?
50%
Who reported that post-harvest handling accounts for 20-30% of the losses at different stages?
Swaminathan Committee (1980)
What is the estimated yearly cost of wastage due to post-harvest losses?
Rs.23, 000 crores
Where do post-harvest losses occur?
At multiple stages, including the field, grading and packing areas, storage, transportation, and markets
What is a major cause of post-harvest losses?
All of the above
Why is it essential to estimate post-harvest losses?
To make available more food from the existing level of production
What can happen to produce if farmers are unable to transport it to distant locations?
It lies rotting in the production areas
What is one of the reasons for post-harvest losses in horticultural crops?
Inadequate preservation methods at home
Who may be unaware of the importance of packing house operations?
Growers, contractors, and policy makers
What is one of the economic impacts of post-harvest losses?
Reducing the market price
What is the importance of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition?
They are a source of vitamins and minerals
What is the result of careless harvesting and rough handling of perishable crops?
Reducing the quality and market price
What percentage of harvested fruits and vegetables are lost in India according to Chadha (2009)?
35-45%
What is the estimated annual loss in Rupees due to post-harvest losses in India?
Rs. 40,000 crores
What is the primary reason for post-harvest losses according to the text?
High moisture content and tender texture
Which of the following is NOT a major site of post-harvest losses?
Consumption
What is the estimated loss percentage for banana?
20-28%
Why are horticultural crops more prone to post-harvest losses?
They are highly perishable
This quiz covers the different types of post-harvest losses in agriculture, including mechanical and physiological losses, and their possible causes. It also explores the extent of these losses during harvesting, transportation, and storage.
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