Question

According to Chinese traveller Fa-Hien, consider the following statements with reference to Gupta empire:

1. People belonging to the upper castes practiced non-vegetarianism.

2. The roads were kept safe for travellers, and there was no fear of thieves.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> People belonging to the upper castes practiced vegetarianism during the Gupta era.
The second statement is correct.Fa-Hien's travel accounts tell us about the safety of the routes during Gupta era.