Q. With reference to the Gupta economy, consider the following pairs:
TermDescription
1. KulyavapaA system for land measurement
2. Ghati-yantraA type of large reservoir or tank
3. PattavastraA variety of silk cloth
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Pair 1: Correct. Kulyavapa was a system of land measurement , along with Nivartana and Dronavapa.
  • Pair 2: Incorrect. Ghati-yantra (or Arghatta) was a Water Wheel used for irrigation. Tadaga was the term for a reservoir.
  • Pair 3: Correct. Pattavastra was a variety of silk cloth (along with Kshauma) .
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