History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET September 2013 History
The Blue Water Policy was associated with:
AVasco Da Gama
BFrancisco De Almeida ✓ Correct
CAlbuquerque
DAlfonso de Souza
Correct answer: (B) Francisco De Almeida — The Blue Water Policy was associated with Francisco De Almeida, so the answer is Francisco De Almeida.
Explanation
★The Blue Water Policy was associated with Francisco De Almeida, so the answer is Francisco De Almeida.
★He was the first Portuguese governor in India, appointed in 1505.
★His vision was to make the Portuguese masters of the Indian Ocean.
★The policy stressed naval power on the seas rather than land conquest.
★The Portuguese term for it was the Cartaz and blue water strategy.
★His successor Albuquerque, by contrast, built up land bases like Goa.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in