Maize (makka) was introduced into India in the seventeenth century via
- A. Portugal ✓
- B. Africa and Spain
- C. China and Mongolia
- D. Turkey
Correct Answer: A. Portugal
Explanation
Maize was brought to India by the Portuguese in the seventeenth century, revolutionizing the subcontinent's agricultural and dietary practices.
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