by Q. The irrigation device called ‘Araghatta’ was
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
(a) a water bag made of leather pulled over a pulley
(b) a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes
(c) a larger earthen pot driven by bullocks
(d) a large water bucket pulled up by rope directly by hand
Answer: (b) a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes
Explanation:
- The Araghatta was an ancient mechanical irrigation device, similar to a Persian wheel, where a wheel with pots attached lifted water from a well.
- It was operated by animals (bullocks) and widely used in medieval and early modern India.
