Question

Find the incorrect pairs in group 'B' from every set and write the correct ones: % Group A and B table \begin{tabular}{|l|l|} \hline Group 'A' & Group 'B'
\hline (i) Christopher Columbus & Discovery of America
(ii) Vasco-da-Gama & Discovery of China
(iii) Mungo Park & Discovery of Africa
(iv) Abel Janszoon Tasman & Discovery of New Zealand
\hline \end{tabular}

Hint:

Vasco-da-Gama's voyage to India in 1498 marked a key moment in the Age of Discovery. Abel Tasman, on his voyages, reached Tasmania and the western coast of New Zealand but did not "discover" New Zealand as commonly believed.

Answer 1

Step 1: Identify the incorrect pairs.
- Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America, so this pair is correct. - Vasco-da-Gama is often associated with the discovery of the sea route to India, not China, making this pair incorrect. - Mungo Park is known for exploring parts of Africa, specifically the Niger River, so this pair is correct. - Abel Janszoon Tasman is famous for discovering Tasmania, not New Zealand, which makes this pair incorrect. Step 2: Write the correct pairs.
The correct pairs should be: - Vasco-da-Gama - Discovery of India - Abel Janszoon Tasman - Discovery of Tasmania Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(ii) \; Vasco-da-Gama \; - \; Discovery \; of \; India}
\boxed{(iv) \; Abel \; Janszoon \; Tasman \; - \; Discovery \; of \; Tasmania} \]