Question

In which of the following places did the Portuguese build their first fort in India?

A. Cochin

B. Goa

C. Karaikal

D. Bangalore

1. C 
2. B 
3. D 
4. A 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : A 

The correct answer is A.

• ​The Portuguese were the first to reach India from Europe, followed by the Dutch.
• On 17 May 1498, 'Vasco da Gama' of Portugal arrived on the coast of India (Calicut, Kerala). At that time the king of this place was 'Zamorin'.
• In 1500, the Portuguese built their first business cell near 'Cochin' (Kerala).

• In 1510, the Portuguese took over Goa and made it their 'administrative center'.
• Francisco de Almeida (1505 AD) became the first Portuguese Viceroy in India.
• 'Alphonso de Albuquerque' became Portuguese Viceroy (1509 AD) in India.
• The order of arrival of a European company in India is as follows-
• Portuguese ⇒ Dutch ⇒ English ⇒ Danish ⇒ French.