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Q · Advent of EuropeansMedium · 45s
Which factor contributed most to the decline of Portuguese power in India?
TopicAdvent of Europeans
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Naval competition from the Dutch and English eroded Portuguese supremacy.
Final Answer: Option B - Competition from the Dutch and English