UPSC Prelim 2025 Paper I
  1. 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?
Verified Answer
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All the three
D. None

Explanation:

The Portuguese were instrumental in introducing many new plants and fruits to India from the Americas and other parts of the world. Papaya, Pineapple, and Guava are all examples of fruits that were brought to India by the Portuguese during the 16th and 17th centuries.