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1999 · Q49Ancient HistoryForeign Travellers & Accountsmoderate

The following persons came to India at one time or another: I. Fa-Hien II. I-Tsing III. Megasthenes IV. Hieun-Tsang The correct chronological sequence of their visits is:

  1. (a)III, I, II, IV
  2. (b)III, I, IV, II
  3. (c)I, III, II, IV
  4. (d)I, III, IV, II
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Official answer(b) III, I, IV, II

2013 · Q6Ancient HistoryForeign Travellers & Accountsmoderate

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.

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only