Which of the following was a 'Portuguese' Catholic missionary who wrote in Tamil? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following was a 'Portuguese' Catholic missionary who wrote in Tamil?

A. Manuel da Nóbrega

B. St. Francis Xavier

C. Robert de Nobili

D. Thomas Stephens

Answer: Option C

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Roberto de Nobili was a Jesuit missionary who adopted Indian customs and wrote in Tamil.

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