How were minor offences dealt with according to Yuan Chwang?

Minor offences were typically settled with fines, whereas social or serious crimes faced severe physical punishments.

Yuan Chwang's Observations on 7th Century India (2013 PYQ)

ID: ANC_HIS_PM_PG_2013_12 Ref: Si-Yu-Ki by Hiuen Tsang

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:

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Correct Option: B

Yuan Chwang reported that India used ordeals by fire and water to determine guilt and that tradesmen paid duties at ferries. However, he also noted that roads were not safe from robbery.