Q. Consider the following statements regarding Alexander’s Invasion:

1. In the 4th century BC, under the leadership of Alexander of Macedonia, the Greeks finally destroyed the Iranian Empire.
2. Alexander's invasion also paved the way for direct contact between India and Greece.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: In the 4th century BC, under the leadership of Alexander of Macedonia, the Greeks finally destroyed the Iranian Empire. From Iran he traveled to India. Alexander's invasion also paved the way for direct contact between India and Greece. The routes opened by them and their naval explorations increased the existing facilities for trade between India and West Asia.

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