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Who were the first to land in Chennai

  1. Dutch

  2. Portugese

  3. French

  4. British
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish contact and trade in the Chennai region in the early 16th century, arriving before the Dutch, French, or British. They established a trading post in the area. The British (East India Company) came later and eventually acquired Madras in 1639.

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