Who among the following was the second Portuguese Governor in India?
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Vasco de Gama
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Franciso de Almeida
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Alfonso de Albuquerque
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Francisco Xavier
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Correct answer
Explanation
Alfonso de Albuquerque was the second Portuguese Governor in India, serving from 1509 to 1515. The first Governor was Francisco de Almeida (1505-1509). Albuquerque was responsible for establishing Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean and capturing Goa in 1510.