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Question
What are the several methods applied for lifting water from wells?
Solution
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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