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Name the mechanism that was used by the farmers to fetch the waters.

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Fountains

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Persian wheels

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Drip irrigation

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Spiky doors

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Solution

The correct option is B Persian wheels
Persian wheel or water wheel is a mechanism used by the farmers in older days. It is a water lifting device operated usually by animals like bullocks, buffaloes or camels.

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