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Q · Advent of EuropeansMedium · 45s
Which was the first European country to establish trade relations with India?
TopicAdvent of Europeans
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India for trade. Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut (now Kozhikode) in 1498, marking the beginning of European influence in India.
Final Answer: Option B - Portuguese