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Who was the first Portuguese sailor to reach India?

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Vasco da Gama
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Francisco de Almeida
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Nino de Cunha
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Pedro Cabral
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The correct option is A Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama was the first Portuguese sailor who reached India. He reached Calicut in 1498 CE.

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