Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following scientists invented the Cotton Gin?

Options:

Norman Borlaugh

George Washington Carver

Eli Whitney

Sonny Perdue

Correct Answer:

Eli Whitney

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Eli Whitney

Eli Whitney, an American inventor, is credited with inventing the cotton gin in 1793. The cotton gin revolutionized cotton production by mechanizing the process of removing seeds from cotton fibers, significantly increasing the efficiency of cotton processing. This invention had a profound impact on the economy of the southern United States and played a crucial role in the expansion of cotton cultivation during the 19th century.