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Consider the following fruits I Papaya II Pineapple III Guava How many of the above were introduced ...........

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    Consider the following fruits:

    I. Papaya

    II. Pineapple

    III. Guava

    How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

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    UPSC CSE 2025 (General Studies-1)
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    Explanation:

    - The Portuguese played a significant role in introducing various crops and fruits to India during their trade expeditions in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

    - The papaya was indeed introduced by the Portuguese from the Americas and is now commonly found throughout India.

    - The pineapple was also brought to India by the Portuguese, who first encountered it in South America and the Caribbean.

    - The guava, was introduced from Guava was introduced to India by the Portuguese in the 17th century
    - Correct Answer: Option 3, All three

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