Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in the year _____.

1498

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1492

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1490

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1453

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Solution

The correct option is B 1498
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who reached India by sea on May 17, 1498. His fleet reached Kappakadavu near Calicut in the current Indian state of Kerala.

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