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History GK · Q201

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 201

Q201

The first to come and last to leave India were

A.
The Portuguese
Answer
B.
The French
C.
The English
D.
The Dutch

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Portuguese was the first voyage to India was by Vasco de Gama in 1498. The Portuguese Settlement in India is supposed to have lasted between 1505 and 1962. The most famous governor among the Portuguese was Alfonso de Albuquerque.