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NDA 2025
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NDA
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2025
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General Ability
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General Studies

NDA 2025 · General Ability · General Studies

Maize ( makka ) was introduced into India in the seventeenth...

Maize (makka) was introduced into India in the seventeenth century via

Options

  1. APortugal
  2. BAfrica and Spain
  3. CChina and Mongolia
  4. DTurkey

Correct answer

A. Portugal

Step-by-step solution

Maize (makka) is native to the Americas and was introduced into India by the Portuguese in the seventeenth century. The Portuguese were responsible for bringing several New World crops to India, including maize, potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, and chillies.

Answer: Portugal
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