GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Duch
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French
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English
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Portuguese
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Detailed explanation-1: -Portugal was the first country to establish trade relations with India. Hence, the correct option is (a)
Detailed explanation-2: -Portugal views India as a vibrant pluralistic democracy, a major world economy, and an ancient civilisation with which it has close historical and cultural ties. Portugal has supported India’s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Portuguese came to India with the aim of establishing a monopoly over the spice trade. At the time the spice trade was dominated by the Ottoman Turks and the Arabs. Spice was an important commodity as it acted as a natural preservative for foods in the harsh European winters.