The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
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Correct Answer: Option B
Detailed Explanation:
Araghatta = an ancient water-lifting wheel device. It has a large wheel with earthen pots tied to its spokes. As the wheel turns (powered by animals or people), the pots dip into water, fill up, rise, and pour out the water for irrigation.
Why other options are wrong:
| Option | Describes | Why Not Araghatta |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leather bag + pulley | Different device (simple lifting mechanism, not a wheel) |
| 3 | Large pot + bullocks | Just describes a container, not the mechanical wheel system |
| 4 | Bucket pulled by hand | Manual, no wheel mechanism |
Ancient Irrigation Devices
| Device | Description |
|---|---|
| Araghatta | Large wheel with earthen pots on spokes; lifts water mechanically (early water-wheel) |
| Picottah/Shadoof | Lever-based device — bucket on one end, counterweight on other |
| Charas/Mot | Leather bag pulled up via pulley using bullocks |
Context:
- Mentioned in ancient and medieval Indian texts
- Sometimes called the "Persian wheel" in later medieval usage (though technically distinct evolution)
- Represents an early form of mechanical irrigation technology in India
- Found referenced in inscriptions related to agriculture and irrigation systems
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