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Observe the given map and answer the questions based on it:

- Where did Vasco da Gama land in India, in his voyage?
- In which ocean island Madagascar is situated?
- Through which oceans did Ferdinand Magellan circumnavigate? Name anyone.
- In which continent is Mexico situated?
- What information does this map give?
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Solution
- Calicut (Kozhikode)
- Indian Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- North America
- The marine route is depicted on this map. This map contains information about the Travellers Expedition. The exploration of new countries and continents.
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