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How did early man get the idea of the wheel?

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By observing the round boulders rolling down mountain slopes.
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By observing yaks in inaccessible parts.
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By observing camels in the desert.
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By observing palanquins or dolis in mountainous areas.
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The correct option is A By observing the round boulders rolling down mountain slopes.
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.
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.

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