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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?

UPSC Β· 2025 Β· Medieval Indian History
Question:
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?

Options

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Only two
All three
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Answer: All three

Explanation:
The Portuguese introduced several New World crops to India, including papaya, pineapple, and guava, during the 16th and 17th centuries, significantly enriching Indian agriculture.

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