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Question

Who were the first Europeans to come to India for trade ?

  1. Dutch
  2. English
  3. French
  4. Portuguese

Answer:

Option D: Portuguese

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Portuguese”.

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India for trade in 1498.