Which of the following statements about Vasco da Gama are true 1 He discovered the new and...........

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Which of the following statements about Vasco da Gama are true ?

1) He discovered the new and all-sea route from Europe to India

2) He reached the port of Cochin on May 17, 1498

3) He was given a hostile reception by the rural of Cochin.

4) He made a second trip to India in 1502.

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1 and 2

2 and 4

1 and 4

1 and 3

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Explanation:

On 20th May, 1498, two years after he set sail from Lisbon, Portugal, Vasco da Gama arrived on the Western sea coast of India at Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala. This was the first time that a European had arrived in India via the sea. Thus, da Gama is credited with the discovery of the sea route to India.