Early Medieval Period: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Medieval History)
This page lists 1 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) question on Early Medieval Period (Medieval History). Choose an option to see the correct answer and the full explanation on the same page.
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UPSC 2016Medieval History · Early Medieval Period
Q1. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to:
Explanation
In the context of the economic history of medieval India, the term ’Araghatta’ refers to a waterwheel, an important piece of technology used for irrigation. The term ‘Araghatta’ derives from the words "ara" which means "spoke" and "ghatta" means "pot". The waterwheels were used to lift water from wells or rivers to irrigate crops. This technology played a significant role in agricultural productivity, particularly in regions with an agrarian economy by providing a reliable and efficient method of irrigation. Baburnama provides a comprehensive explanation and a picture of the Persian Wheel which was in use in the Punjab province. 2 Medieval History
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(c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
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This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Early Medieval Period (Medieval History), asked between 2010 to 2022. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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