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Today we cannot think of food without chillies. These were brought to our country by traders coming from

Options

A

Afghanistan

B

England

C

South America

D

South Africa

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Correct Answer :

Option C

South America

Solution :

The correct option is South America.


Chillies were not originally native to India. They were introduced to India by Portuguese traders who brought them from South America during the 16th century.


Before chillies were introduced, black pepper was widely used in Indian cuisine to add spiciness to food. Today, chillies have become an indispensable ingredient in Indian cooking.

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