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Who first came to India for trading purposes?

  1. A
    The French
  2. B
    The Dutch
  3. C
    The Portuguese
  4. D
    The English

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The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a direct sea route to India for trade. Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut on the southwestern coast of India on 20th May, 1498, long before the arrival of the Dutch, English, or French traders.

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Who first came to India for trading purposes?
A
The French
B
The Dutch
C
The Portuguese
D
The English

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