Famous Personalities and History
Select the correct name for: the explorer credited with reaching the Americas in 1492 while sailing on behalf of Spain.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Famous Personalities and History question asks: Select the correct name for: the explorer credited with reaching the Americas in 1492 while sailing on behalf of Spain. The correct choice is C. Christopher Columbus. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Napoleon Bonaparte
Why not A: “Napoleon Bonaparte” does not fit this question. The answer is Christopher Columbus.
- B. Nelson Mandela
Why not B: “Nelson Mandela” does not fit this question. The answer is Christopher Columbus.
- C. Christopher Columbus ✓
- D. Martin Luther King Jr.
Why not D: “Martin Luther King Jr.” does not fit this question. The answer is Christopher Columbus.
Correct answer
C. Christopher Columbus
Explanation
Christopher Columbus (option C) is the accepted answer to “Select the correct name for: the explorer credited with reaching the Americas in 1492 while sailing on behalf of Spain.”. Option A (Napoleon Bonaparte) does not fit this question. Option B (Nelson Mandela) does not fit this question. Option D (Martin Luther King Jr.) does not fit this question. For this Famous Personalities and History question, the accepted answer is Christopher Columbus.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Famous Personalities and History
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