Ancient History
2020
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote
C.classification of urban land
D.religious rituals
A.measurement of land
B.coins of different monetary value
Correct Answer: Option A
During the Gupta period, agriculture was the primary economic activity, and land revenue was a major source of state income.
Inscriptions mention various types of land:
- Kshetra: Cultivated land
- Khila: Uncultivable land
- Aprahata: Jungle or forest land
- Gopata Sarah: Pasture land
- Vasti: Habitable land
Kulyavapa and Dronavapa were different land measurement units used in regions like Bengal.
Hence, Kulyavapa and Dronavapa denote measurement of land.
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