Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Discovery and Colonisation of America:
1. Amerigo Vespucci discovered America in 1492.
2. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2 only
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Christopher Columbus discovered the sea route to America in 1492 accidentally while looking for a new sea route to India.
He was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.
Amerigo Vespucci took forward the work done by Columbus