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Tobacco was introduced into India by the

A. Chinese

B. Portuguese

C. English

D. French

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Tobacco was introduced into India by the Portuguese. Tobacco was first brought to India by Portuguese merchants 400 years ago. Although there were already some strains of locally-grown tobacco in India these were outclassed by the new imported varieties from Brazil.

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