Which of the following were the first to set up sea trade centres in India?
AThe Portuguese
BThe French
CThe English
DThe Dutch
Answer:
A. The Portuguese
Read Explanation:
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to set up sea trade centres in India. Vasco da Gama led the first successful voyage to India in 1498. He arrived at Calicut, now in Kerala. The Portuguese established their first European trading centre at Kollam, Kerala which marks the beginning of colonial era in India in 1502.
