Q. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above was/were the observations made by Hsuan Tsang?
Q. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above was/were the observations made by Hsuan Tsang?
The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: In Harsha’s empire, law and order were not well maintained. Hsuan Tsang, about whose welfare, special care may have been taken by the government, was robbed of his belongings, although he reports that according to the laws of the land, severe punishments were inflicted for the crime. The robbery was considered to be second treason for which the right hand of the robber was amputated. It however appears that, under the influence of Buddhism, the severity of punishment was mitigated and criminals were imprisoned for life.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Chinese pilgrim, Hsuan Tsang notes the living conditions of the untouchables such as scavengers, and executioners. The untouchables lived outside the villages and ate garlic and onion, and when they entered the town, they announced their entry by shouting loudly so that people might keep away from them.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: In Harsha’s empire, law and order were not well maintained. Hsuan Tsang, about whose welfare, special care may have been taken by the government, was robbed of his belongings, although he reports that according to the laws of the land, severe punishments were inflicted for the crime. The robbery was considered to be second treason for which the right hand of the robber was amputated. It however appears that, under the influence of Buddhism, the severity of punishment was mitigated and criminals were imprisoned for life.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Chinese pilgrim, Hsuan Tsang notes the living conditions of the untouchables such as scavengers, and executioners. The untouchables lived outside the villages and ate garlic and onion, and when they entered the town, they announced their entry by shouting loudly so that people might keep away from them.
