According to the account of the Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien (Faxian), who travelled in India during the reign of Chandragupta II, which of the following observations about the Gupta society is/are CORRECT from the options below?
- Capital punishment was officially abolished.
- The condition of the 'Chandalas' (untouchables) was miserable, and they had to live outside villages.
- The administration was generally mild, and the people were prosperous.
- AOption (a)
2 and 3 only
- BOption (b)
1 and 2 only
- COption (c)
1, 2 and 3
- DOption (d)
1 and 3 only
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Correct answer
2 and 3 only

