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Which one of the following is connected with ‘Blue Water’ policy?

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

Answer options

  1. De Almedia
  2. Albuquerque
  3. Dupleix
  4. Robert Clive

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: De Almedia

Explanation: The correct answer is A. De Almedia. The ‘Blue Water’ policy is associated with Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese viceroy in India (1505–1509). This policy emphasized naval dominance over territorial conquest, aiming to establish Portuguese supremacy in the Indian Ocean through a strong navy rather than by capturing land. De Almeida believed that controlling the sea routes would ensure the safety of Portuguese trade and their colonial interests. His strategy was to dominate the Arabian Sea and safeguard Portuguese ships from Arab and Indian naval powers.