The first Europeans to come to India were
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The first Europeans to come to India were
✓ Correct answer: d) Portuguese
ExplanationThe Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India and the last to leave.In c. 1498 CE, Vasco da Gama of Portugal discovered a new sea route from Europe to India.In 1453, the Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople and this brought the regular trade routes under the control of the Turks.This urged the Europeans to search for new trade routes, especially by sea.Hence, the correct answer is "Portuguese".
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