Q. With reference to ancient trade routes that connected Europe and India, consider the following:

1. The Silk Road primarily facilitated overland trade between East Asia, Central Asia, and Europe, rather than direct maritime links between Europe and India.
2. The Spice Route was chiefly a maritime network connecting India with Europe and Southeast Asia, instrumental in the spice trade.
3. The Amber Road was an ancient overland route in Europe, mainly used for transporting amber from the Baltic region to the Mediterranean, and did not connect to India.
4. The Incense Route linked Southern Arabia to the Mediterranean by land, without directly connecting to India via Central Asia.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct: The Silk Road was an overland trade route connecting China to Europe; the Spice Route was a maritime route linking India, Southeast Asia and Europe; the Amber Road was overland within Europe. The Incense Route connected Arabia and the Mediterranean but not directly to India as described.