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प्रश्न
What are the several methods applied for lifting water from wells?
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उत्तर
Several methods are used for lifting the water. The prevailing methods are the Persian Wheel, Mhote and the Picotin.
The Persian Wheel: It is also known as ‘Rehat’ and is worked by bullocks, buffaloes or camels.
Mhote: It is also worked by bullocks, moving up a sloping ramp to pull up a big leather bucket.
Picotin: In this device a vertical pole is employed for balancing the bucket and the equivalent load fixed on either ends. It is also known as ‘Dhenkuli’.
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