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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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Explanation

Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad (near Kozhikode/Calicut) in 1498, establishing the sea route from Europe to India. This was a landmark moment in global trade and colonial history. While Kozhikode (Calicut) was the major port city, the specific landing beach was Kappad. Kannur and Kottayam are not historically associated with Vasco da Gama's landing.

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