Multiple choice general knowledge

The Portuguese sailor and explorer Vasco da Gama discovered this trade route to India. Where did he land?

  1. Kozhikode

  2. Kannur

  3. Kottayam

  4. Kappad

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad beach near Kozhikode (Calicut) in 1498, marking the first recorded European voyage to India by sea. While Kozhikode is the major city, the specific landing site was Kappad beach. Kannur and Kottayam are other Kerala cities but not his landing point.