UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 98
The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes)
Explanation: An araghatta was a wheel-based water-lifting device with pots or buckets attached around its circumference, operated to raise irrigation water continuously.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: A leather bag and pulley describe the mot or similar lift.
B: Correct-pot-bearing rotating water wheel (araghatta).
C: A single large pot drawn by animals is a different lift.
D: A hand-drawn bucket lacks a revolving pot wheel.