In which year did Vasco da Gama reach Calicut, marking the beginning of the European era in India?
A. 1498
B. 1510
C. 1502
D. 1492
Answer: Option A
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.
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