UPPCS · Question 130
With reference to Captain Hawkins, which of the following statements is correct? 1. He came to India in 1611 as an envoy of James I. 2. He was very well versed in the Turkish language.
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Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Hawkins reached India in 1608 (not 1611), and the key treats statement 2 as incorrect too. (As per the official UPPSC answer key.)