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The sea route to India was discovered by the

The sea route to India was discovered by the
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correct answer is: Portuguese
Explanation: The Portuguese, under the leadership of Vasco da Gama, discovered the sea route to India in 1498. This voyage established a direct trade route between Europe and Asia, bypassing the traditional overland routes.

  • OPTION a (Dutch): The Dutch established trading posts in India but did not discover the sea route.
  • OPTION b (English): The English came later and established their own trade routes.
  • OPTION c (Portuguese): Correct. Vasco da Gama's voyage in 1498 successfully found the sea route to India.
  • OPTION d (French): The French were not involved in the discovery of this route.

Akhilesh
answered Mar 21 '25 at 22:50

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