Goa - Study Mode

[#71] When was Fort Aguada established?
Correct Answer

(A) 1612

Explanation

Solution: Built in 1612, it was once the grandstand of 79 cannons. It has the capacity of storing 23,76,000 gallons of water, one of the biggest freshwater storage of the time in whole of Asia.

[#72] Who invented Konkani?
Correct Answer

(A) Namadeva

Explanation

Solution: The first reference of the name Konkani is in "Abhanga 263" of the 13 th century Hindu Marathi saint poet, Namadeva (1270 - 1350). Konkani has been known by a variety of names, Canarim, Concanim, Gomantaki, Bramana, and Goani. Learned Marathi speakers tend to call it Gomantaki.

[#73] Which is the oldest fort in Goa?
Correct Answer

(B) Reis Magos fort

Explanation

Solution: One of the oldest fort in Goa, Reis Magos fort, is all set to become a major tourist attraction with a UK-based Lady Helen Hamly Trust sponsoring its restoration work.

[#74] Which Tuluva king was ruling when Portuguese conquered Goa?
Correct Answer

(A) Krishna Deva Raya

Explanation

Solution: In 1510 during Krishna Deva Raya's time the Portuguese conquered Goa from Bijapur rulers.

[#75] When was the first public meeting of Goa Revolution held?
Correct Answer

(B) 1946

Explanation

Solution: Ram Manohar Lohia emerged as an important leader of the freedom movement. Along with activist Juliao Menezes, he hosted a pro-independence gathering in Panjim in 1946 where the crowd responded by hailing India, Gandhi and the two men, leading to the duo's arrest by colonial authorities who feared civil unrest.