GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INVENTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who invented the Seed Drill?
A
Jethro Tull
B
Arlo Guthrie
C
Woodie Guthrie
D
Thomas Hines
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jethro Tull invented the seed drill in 1701 as a way to plant more efficiently. Prior to his invention, sowing seeds was done by hand, by scattering them on the ground or placing them in the ground individually, such as with bean and pea seeds.

Detailed explanation-2: -The seed drill was a major innovation that was able to plant seeds in the earth instead of on the surface which would cause the seeds to be blown away or eaten by animals. This innovation greatly increased crop yields simply by inserting the seeds into the ground. The next invention was the horse hoe.

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