'Upavasa' terminology used in Arthasastra of Kautilya, refers to 

The correct answer is Tenant.Key Points

• The term "Upavasa" in the Arthashastra of Kautilya refers to a tax or tribute imposed on tenants or cultivators.
• This tax was collected by the state as a form of revenue and was used to support the administration and military.

• The Arthashastra provides guidelines for collecting and managing this tax, as well as the rights and responsibilities of tenants and cultivators.

Therefore the correct answer is Tenant.Additional InformationKautilya's Arthashastra

• Kautilya's Arthashastra is considered the main source of study of Mauryan period, though its compilation took place from 4th century BC to 2nd and 3rd century AD.
• The significance of Arthashastra lies in its emphasis on Artha as the means of all other pursuits, above Dharma and Kama.
• The emphasis of the text is on conquering the earth as a means of obtaining wealth, making it more of a political science than economics.
• Arthashastra has 15 tribunals, with 5 related to internal administration, 8 to foreign relations, and 2 receiving mixed information.
• Economics sheds light on the political, economic and social system, with the king at the center and the Council of Ministers informed.
• The text also covers provincial administration, local administration, judicial administration, city administration, military system, intelligence system, and more.