Multiple choice general knowledge

Necessity is the ______ of invention

  1. Father

  2. Mother

  3. Son

  4. Daughter

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Necessity is the mother of invention' is a famous proverb meaning that difficult situations or pressing needs often inspire creative solutions and innovations. The phrase has been traced back to Plato and has been used for centuries.