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Q: Who were the first among the following to establish trade relations with India?
  • A. Dutch
  • B. French
  • C. English
  • D. Portuguese
Correct Answer: Option D - Portuguese were the first Europeans to start trade with India. After the fall of Ottoman Empire and capture of Constantinople in 1453 it became difficult for Europeans to trade with India via land route. So they searched for new sea route and in 1498 Vasco da Gama of Portugal discovered new sea route via Cape of Good Hope to India.
D. Portuguese were the first Europeans to start trade with India. After the fall of Ottoman Empire and capture of Constantinople in 1453 it became difficult for Europeans to trade with India via land route. So they searched for new sea route and in 1498 Vasco da Gama of Portugal discovered new sea route via Cape of Good Hope to India.

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Portuguese were the first Europeans to start trade with India. After the fall of Ottoman Empire and capture of Constantinople in 1453 it became difficult for Europeans to trade with India via land route. So they searched for new sea route and in 1498 Vasco da Gama of Portugal discovered new sea route via Cape of Good Hope to India.