Q492
Tomb of Vasco-da-Gama is situated at
A.
Chittorgarh (Rajasthan)
B.
Kochi (Kerala)
AnswerC.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
D.
Durgapur (West Bengal)
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Tomb of Vasco-da-Gama is situated at Kochi (Kerala). Vasco da Gama's body was first buried at St. Francis Church, which was located at Fort Kochi in the city of Kochi, but his remains were returned to Portugal in 1539. The body of Vasco da Gama was re-interred in Vidigueira in a casket decorated with gold and jewels.