The arrival of the Portuguese in India is associated with which European sailor?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese navigator, reached the Malabar Coast in 1498 by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope. His arrival opened a direct sea route between Portugal and India and was followed by Portuguese commercial and political activity. Columbus, Marco Polo and James Cook are associated with different journeys, so option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Vasco da Gama
Why is this the correct answer?
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese navigator, reached the Malabar Coast in 1498 by sailing around the Cape of Good Hope. His arrival opened a direct sea route between Portugal and India and was followed by Portuguese commercial and political activity. Columbus, Marco Polo and James Cook are associated with different journeys, so option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives. Topic: Colonial rule in rural India.
