Who introduced cashew to India in the 15th century?
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french
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dutch
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english
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portuguese
The Portuguese are credited with introducing cashew trees to India (specifically Goa) in the 16th century (though the question says 15th, they are the correct historical group) to prevent soil erosion. French, Dutch, and English arrived later or were not responsible for this specific introduction.
To answer this question, we need to understand the history of the introduction of cashew to India.
The correct answer is D) Portuguese. The Portuguese were the ones who introduced cashew to India in the 15th century. The Portuguese traders brought cashew trees from Brazil and planted them in Goa, a region in western India. From there, cashew cultivation spread to other parts of India.