Multiple choice

Read the following statements.

  1. They introduced tobacco in India.
  2. Their maritime empire was called Estado de India.
  3. The first press in India was set up by them.

The above given facts refer to the

  1. French

  2. Dutch

  3. Danish

  4. Portuguese
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Explanation

The Portuguese introduced tobacco in India during colonial rule. Their maritime empire in Asia was officially called 'Estado de India' (State of India). The first printing press in India was established by the Portuguese in Goa in 1556. All three facts point to the Portuguese, not the French, Dutch, or Danish.

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