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Q · Advent of EuropeansMedium · 45s
With reference to the arrival of Europeans in India, consider the following statements: 1. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea route in 1498. 2. He landed at Calicut on the western coast. 3. He was received by the Zamorin, the local Hindu ruler. Which of the above statements are correct?
TopicAdvent of Europeans
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by the Cape of Good Hope route in 1498. He landed at Calicut and was welcomed by the Zamorin (local Hindu ruler).
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3