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Standard XII
English
Question

Columbus believed _____.
  1. Spain could be reached via the Asian route.
  2. he was heading for India.
  3. the destination for Europeans was Asia via America.
  4. Europeans should become rich.
  5. the riches of the West Indies were better than those of Asia.

A
Europeans should become rich.
B
he was heading for India.
C
the riches of the West Indies were better than those of Asia.
D
Spain could be reached via the Asian route.
E
the destination for Europeans was Asia via America.
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Option E is correct as it states that Columbus believed that he was heading for India.
Supporting Statement: His purpose in sailing west was to reach the Indies faster than other ships which used a route around Africa.
The other options are incorrect as they do not provide the correct information.

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