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_________ was the first capital of the Portuguese East India Company in India.

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Cochin

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Goa

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Calicut

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Madras

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Solution

The correct option is A Cochin
Initially, Cochin was the capital of Portuguese operations in India. It was transferred to Goa in 1530 CE.

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