UPSC Prelims 2020
Ancient History
With reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denote
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.