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Q: In which century the Portuguese traders came to Goa?
  • A. 14th
  • B. 15th
  • C. 16th
  • D. 17th
Correct Answer: Option C - Vasco da-Gama returned to India in 1502 AD. The Portuguese Viceroy Alfonso de Albuquerque was the first European in Cochin, India in 1503. In 1509 AD Francisco de Almeida sets a sail in Bombay. In 1510 AD Portuguese Governor Albuquerque had captured Goa from the ruler of Bijapur.
C. Vasco da-Gama returned to India in 1502 AD. The Portuguese Viceroy Alfonso de Albuquerque was the first European in Cochin, India in 1503. In 1509 AD Francisco de Almeida sets a sail in Bombay. In 1510 AD Portuguese Governor Albuquerque had captured Goa from the ruler of Bijapur.

Explanations:

Vasco da-Gama returned to India in 1502 AD. The Portuguese Viceroy Alfonso de Albuquerque was the first European in Cochin, India in 1503. In 1509 AD Francisco de Almeida sets a sail in Bombay. In 1510 AD Portuguese Governor Albuquerque had captured Goa from the ruler of Bijapur.