with the reference to the persian wheel, explain how this machine is used for water supply?
what are some advantages and disadvantages of replacing the persian wheel with tubewell?
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Explanation:
- The Persian wheel is a mechanical water lifting device operated usually by draught animals like bullocks, buffaloes or camels. It is used to lift water from water sources typically open wells. In Sanskrit the word Araghatta has been used in the ancient texts to describe the Persian Wheel.
- It is also useful in mountainous (hilly) areas due to close water level; it is suitable for small scale farming.
Disadvantages:
Persian wheel can irrigate small areas, lot of effort is needed and it is time taking.
Advantages:
(1) Tube well reduces dependence on rain.
(2) Tube well speed can be controlled.05
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