Identify the oldest type of water lifting mechanism from the ones mentioned below.

Windmill

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Water pump

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Boring machine

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Persian wheel

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Solution

The correct option is D Persian wheel
Windmills, water pumps and boring machines are mechanisms used these days to lift water. Persian wheel is an old method which takes the help of animals like bulls to lift water. This was predominantly used in the Golconda Fort.

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