Question -
The main aim of the Portuguese in India was to
Options:
A .  Capture territories on the western coast of India
B .  Oust Arabs and Persians from India’s maritime trade
C .  Capture pepper and other spices trade
D .  Propagate Christianity
Answer: Option C Answer: (c)The spices from India and South-East Asia were in great demand in Europe. Portuguese were the first to find a new sea route to India and wanted to monopolise the spice trade.
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