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Marco Polo, during his return from China, described the pepper trade in which region of India?

1. Konkan
2. Bengal
3. Malabar
4. Odisha

Correct answer: Malabar

Solution

Marco Polo described the pepper trade of the Malabar Coast, which was famous for spice production and export. The region on the southwestern coast of India was a major center of the pepper trade in medieval times.

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