In which year did Vasco da Gama reach Calicut, marking the beginning of the European era in India?
A. 1510
B. 1498
C. 1492
D. 1502
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, reached Calicut on the Malabar Coast on 20 May 1498. This opened a direct sea route from Europe to India, initiating European colonial interests in the subcontinent.
Explanation:
The first passenger train ran on April 16, 1853, covering a distance of 34 kilometers between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane, during Lord Dalhousie's administration.
Explanation:
Aurangzeb re-imposed the Jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims) in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar. This policy was opposed by many Hindus.
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