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

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Portugal
  2. Africa and Spain
  3. China and Mongolia
  4. Turkey

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Portugal

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Portugal. Maize, also known as Makka, was introduced into India during the 17th century by the Portuguese. When the Portuguese established their trading networks in India, especially along the western coast like Goa, they brought with them several crops from the Americas, including maize, tobacco, chillies, and cashew nuts.