Question

How did early man get the idea of the wheel?

• A. By observing the round boulders rolling down mountain slopes.
• B. By observing yaks in inaccessible parts.
• C. By observing camels in the desert.
• D. By observing palanquins or dolis in mountainous areas.

Answer 1

The correct option is A By observing the round boulders rolling down mountain slopes.

$\bullet$ The invention of the wheel is an important step in the progress of mankind. Wheels increased the speed of transportation and saved time and effort.
$\bullet$ It is believed that man used to see logs of wood and round boulders rolling down mountain slopes. It is thought that these observations gave him the idea of the wheel.