A particular tribe mostly irrigates their fields by a dipping lift, from temporary wells or from water-holes in rivers. In this form of lift, there is a hollowed tree trunk worked on a fulcrum, with a weight at one end and a bucket or kerosene tin suspended from the other. This raises the water a few feet.

Identify the irrigation system used by the tribe.

Chain pump

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Moat

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Dhekli

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Rahat

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The correct option is C
Dhekli

The description of the irrigation system given is that of dhekli.

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The correct option is C DhekliThe description of the irrigation system given is that of dhekli.

The correct option is C
Dhekli

The description of the irrigation system given is that of dhekli.