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Question : Who discovered the sea route to India via the 'Cape of Good Hope'?

Option 1: Vasco da Gama

Option 2: Roald Amundsen

Option 3: Christopher Columbus

Option 4: John Cabot


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Vasco da Gama


Solution : The correct option is Vasco da Gama .

Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, achieved a historic milestone in 1498 by discovering the sea route to India through the Cape of Good Hope. This breakthrough bypassed traditional overland trade routes, transforming global commerce during the Age of Exploration and establishing a direct maritime link between Europe and the valuable spice markets of India.

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