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X, a Portuguese explorer, reached the southern tip of the African continent and called it Y. What are X and Y?

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X- Vasco da Gama, Y- India
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X- Bartholomew Dias, Y- Cape of Good Hope
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X- Cabral, Y- Brazil
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X- Christopher Columbus, Y- America
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The correct option is B X- Bartholomew Dias, Y- Cape of Good Hope
Bartholomew Dias was a Portuguese explorer who reached the southern tip of the African continent. He called it the Cape of Good Hope. Christopher Columbus conducted a total of four voyages in his lifetime. He explored North and South America during his voyages. In 1500 CE, Cabral, a Portuguese sailor, reached Brazil on his return journey from India.

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