History · From State to Empire
UGC NET July 2018 History
Following are the names of the land-measures in Bengal of the Gupta and post-Gupta periods. Choose the answer indicating their order from the highest to the lowest using the code given below.
- 1. Kulyavapa
- 2. Dronavapa
- 3. Pataka
A3, 1, 2 ✓ Correct
B1, 2, 3
C2, 1, 3
D3, 2, 1
Correct answer: (A) 3, 1, 2 — The order from highest to lowest is 3, 1, 2.
Explanation
★The order from highest to lowest is 3, 1, 2.
★The Pataka was the largest, about 180 to 240 bighas of land.
★The Kulyavapa came next, about 128 to 160 bighas.
★The Dronavapa was the smallest, about 16 to 20 bighas.
★Revenue was assessed on individual holdings of land.
★The granted fields and villages were marked accurately on all four sides.
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