GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Through many hours of exploration around his home, Carver grew a strong interest in plants later becoming nicknamed “the plant doctor.” He had an impeccable thirst for knowledge that eventually led him, at the age of 12 to his first schooling experience-a one-room schoolhouse in southwest Missouri.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1906, he designed the Jessup Wagon, a demonstration laboratory on wheels, which he believed to be his most significant contribution toward educating farmers. Dr. Carver’s practical and benevolent approach to science was based on a profound religious faith to which he attributed all his accomplishments.

Detailed explanation-3: -But Carver’s biggest success came from peanuts. In all, he developed more than 300 food, industrial and commercial products from peanuts, including milk, Worcestershire sauce, punches, cooking oils, salad oil, paper, cosmetics, soaps and wood stains.