Which among the following is the oldest way of irrigation?

Canal

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Water wheel

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Tube well

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Drip irrigation

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Solution

The correct option is B Water wheel
Water wheels are the oldest way of irrigation. This method of irrigation uses a lot of earthen pots attached to a rope that goes around a wheel. The rope is tied to bulls which then help to draw underground water.

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