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UPSC Prelims 2025 Question on Fruits Introduced by Portuguese in India
Q. 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?
✅ Correct Answer: (c) All the three
Explanation:
- During the Portuguese colonial period in the 16th–17th centuries, many crops were introduced into India via maritime trade routes.
- Papaya, pineapple, and guava were all introduced by the Portuguese and gradually integrated into Indian agriculture and cuisine.
- These introductions reflect the deep global agricultural exchanges during the Age of Exploration.
