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
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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