QUESTION

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Ancient History

Prelims 2020

With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote

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Explanation

  • The terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote measurements of land used in ancient India.

  • Kulyavapa: This refers to the area of land required to sow one "kula" of grain. The exact amount of land a kula represented could vary depending on the region and type of grain.

  • Dronavapa: This signified the area required to sow one "drona" of grain. Similar to kula, the size of a drona could also vary based on location and grain type.

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