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Consider the following fruits: I. Papaya II. Pineapple III. Guava. How many of the above were introduced in India by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All the three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. All the three

The Portuguese were instrumental in introducing several new crops and fruits to India during their colonial period. Papaya, pineapple, and guava are all believed to have originated in the Americas and were brought to India by European traders, primarily the Portuguese, in the 16th and 17th centuries as part of the Columbian Exchange.

Source: UPSC gs1 2025

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