Multiple choice general knowledge

When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India?

  1. 1492

  2. 1498

  3. 1398

  4. 1542
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut, India in 1498, making this the correct answer. He was the first European to reach India by sea, opening the sea route from Europe to Asia. This voyage (1497-1499) was commissioned by Portugal and was a significant moment in the Age of Exploration. The other years are incorrect: 1492 (Columbus reached Americas), 1542 (other explorers), and 1398 is too early.

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