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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper I
Question
QQ13. The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was
Options
- 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
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Correct Answer
B a large wheel with earthen pots tied to the outer ends of its spokes
Model Answer
Answer: option B, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).