Who was the Portuguese explorer who reached India by sea in 1498? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the Portuguese explorer who reached India by sea in 1498?

A. Vasco da Gama

B. Christopher Columbus

C. Ferdinand Magellan

D. Bartolomeu Dias

Answer: Option A

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Vasco da Gama landed at Calicut in 1498, opening the sea route to India.

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