In which year did Christopher Columbus land in America?

1490 C.E.

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1491 C.E.

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1492 C.E.

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1493 C.E.

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The correct option is C 1492 C.E.
The land route to India for the Europeans was closed off by the Turks; Europeans had to find another route. The only other possible way was by sea. So, in a bid to reach India, Christopher Columbus travelled West in the year 1492 CE, but instead, ended up discovering America.

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