Multiple choice

Consider the following statements in relation to the Portuguese:

  1. Cochin was the earlier capital of the Portuguese.
  2. Alfonso de Albuquerque replaced Cochin with Goa as their capital city.
  3. Albuquerque was the real founder of the Portuguese power in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 3

  2. Only 1 and 3

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Cochin was the earlier capital of the Portuguese.

Statement 2 is wrong: It was Nino de Cunha who transferred the Portuguese capital from Cochin to Goa in 1930. Statement 3 is correct: Alfonso de Albuquerque was the real founder of the Portuguese power in India.

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