Which of the following is the correct description of the terms, ‘Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina’ ?

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is: (c) They are ships used by Columbus

Explanation:
Santa Maria, Pinta, and Niña were the three ships used by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. Columbus set sail under the patronage of the Spanish monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, in search of a new sea route to Asia. Instead, he accidentally landed in the Caribbean, marking the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

Information Booster:
• Columbus began his voyage on 3 August 1492 from Spain.
• Santa Maria was the flagship and the largest of the three ships.
• Pinta and Niña were smaller caravels.
• The expedition reached the Bahamas on 12 October 1492.
• This marked the beginning of European colonization in the New World.
• Columbus made a total of four voyages to the Americas.