Indian Weights and Measures

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Indian weights and measures, including traditional units, conversions, and their historical significance.
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Which of these is the largest traditional unit of weight in India?

  1. tola

  2. seer

  3. maund

  4. khandaar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khandaar is the largest traditional unit of weight in India, equivalent to approximately 20 maunds or 800 kilograms.

What is the approximate conversion of 1 seer to kilograms?

  1. 0.933 kg

  2. 1.866 kg

  3. 2.799 kg

  4. 3.732 kg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 seer is approximately equal to 0.933 kilograms.

Which traditional unit of length is commonly used to measure land in India?

  1. haath

  2. gaj

  3. bigha

  4. kattha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bigha is a traditional unit of length used to measure land in India, typically equivalent to around 5,760 square feet or 0.53 acres.

What is the approximate conversion of 1 tola to grams?

  1. 11.664 g

  2. 18.662 g

  3. 25.660 g

  4. 32.658 g


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 tola is approximately equal to 11.664 grams.

Which ancient Indian text discusses the concept of weights and measures?

  1. Arthashastra

  2. Rigveda

  3. Upanishads

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, is an ancient Indian text that discusses various aspects of statecraft, including weights and measures.

What is the traditional unit of volume used to measure liquids in India?

  1. paav

  2. adha seer

  3. seer

  4. chatak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paav is a traditional unit of volume used to measure liquids in India, typically equivalent to one-fourth of a seer.

Which of these is the smallest traditional unit of weight in India?

  1. tola

  2. masha

  3. rati

  4. yava


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yava is the smallest traditional unit of weight in India, equivalent to approximately 1/64th of a tola or 0.181 grams.

What is the approximate conversion of 1 gaj to meters?

  1. 0.914 m

  2. 1.829 m

  3. 2.743 m

  4. 3.657 m


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 gaj is approximately equal to 0.914 meters.

Which ancient Indian mathematician is credited with developing a system of weights and measures?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Pingala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta, an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, is credited with developing a system of weights and measures that was widely used in India.

What is the traditional unit of length used to measure cloth in India?

  1. haath

  2. gaj

  3. bigha

  4. kattha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haath is a traditional unit of length used to measure cloth in India, typically equivalent to the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.

Which of these is the largest traditional unit of volume in India?

  1. paav

  2. adha seer

  3. seer

  4. khandaar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khandaar is the largest traditional unit of volume in India, equivalent to approximately 20 maunds or 800 kilograms.

What is the approximate conversion of 1 kattha to square meters?

  1. 72.89 m^2

  2. 145.78 m^2

  3. 218.67 m^2

  4. 291.56 m^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 kattha is approximately equal to 72.89 square meters.

Which traditional unit of weight is commonly used to measure gold and silver in India?

  1. tola

  2. seer

  3. maund

  4. khandaar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tola is a traditional unit of weight commonly used to measure gold and silver in India, typically equivalent to 11.664 grams.

What is the approximate conversion of 1 chatak to kilograms?

  1. 0.058 kg

  2. 0.116 kg

  3. 0.174 kg

  4. 0.232 kg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 chatak is approximately equal to 0.058 kilograms.

Which ancient Indian unit of length was used to measure the distance between two cities?

  1. haath

  2. gaj

  3. yojana

  4. bigha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yojana was an ancient Indian unit of length used to measure the distance between two cities, typically equivalent to 8 to 12 kilometers.

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