Who was appointed as the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India?
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Vasco Da Gama
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Al Buquerque
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De Almeida
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Robert Clive
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John Child
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Viceroy of the Portuguese possessions in India in 1505, establishing the Portuguese government in Goa. Vasco da Gama was the discoverer of the sea route to India but not the first Viceroy. Al Buquerque was a later governor who expanded Portuguese territory.