Question 1

What is a yojana?

Accepted Answer

A yojana is an ancient Indian unit of about 13 km (8 miles). Used in Hindu and Buddhist texts. 4 krosas = 1 yojana.

Question 2

How far did ancient texts describe in yojanas?

Accepted Answer

Ancient texts use yojana for legendary distances. The width of India was described as about 1000 yojanas (13,000 km).

Question 3

Is this conversion factor exact?

Accepted Answer

Metric-to-metric conversions are exact (1 km = 1000 m). Imperial-to-metric factors like 1 inch = 2.54 cm are exact by international agreement.

Question 4

Why do some countries use different units?

Accepted Answer

Historical reasons - the metric system spread from France after 1795. The US, UK, and a few others retained older systems. Science uses metric worldwide.

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