Q: The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and
Correct Answer: Option (b)
- Violent crime was rare, but the roads and river routes were exposed to brigands as Hiuen – tsang fell victim to them more than once. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
- The narrative of Hieun Tsang states the four ordeals used to determine an accused person’s innocence or guilt. These are accomplished through the use of water, fire, weighing, and poison. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Hiuen Tsang mentioned that under the revenue and taxation system, tradesman travelled to and fro bartering their wares after paying light duties at ferries and barrier stations. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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