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The Chinese traveller 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?
(1). The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
(2). As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments
for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
(3). The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer
using the codes given below.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)