Modern Indian History
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Which of the following was encouraged by the Portuguese during the rule of Albuquerque?
A. Portuguese officials were prohibited from marrying locally
B. Portuguese were encouraged to take local wives
C. Portuguese were prohibited from settling permanently in India
D. Portuguese settlements were restricted to military camps
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
From the time of Albuquerque, the Portuguese encouraged their people to take local wives. They established themselves as village landlords, often building roads and irrigation works and introducing new crops such as tobacco and cashew nut.