Question

What was the effect of Cabral being blown off course?

He discovered South America.
He and his crew were never heard from again.
He discovered a new island for Portugal.

Answer 1

Correct answer is He discovered South America.

Step-by-step explanation:

First option is correct because after Vasco de Gama managed to reach India in 1498 many followed. Cabral was among the first ones. Still, strong winds blow him of course, which eventually led him to reach Brazil, thus discovering South America.

Second option and third are therefore not correct obviously. He reached Brazil in 1500.