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At which of the following places in India was there Portuguese rule?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Goa

  3. Both a & b

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese ruled both Goa (from 1510 to 1961) and Mumbai (formerly Bombay, from 1534 to 1661) during different periods in history. Mumbai was later ceded to the British as part of a dowry, while Goa remained a Portuguese colony until 1961, making it the longest-held Portuguese colony in Asia.

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