Goa - Study Mode

[#111] Which beach is near to Goa Airport?
Correct Answer

(B) Bogmalo beach

Explanation

Solution: Bogmalo beach is the best one near Goa airport.

[#112] When was Calangute Beach established?
Correct Answer

(A) 1469

Explanation

Solution: In the year 1469, Bahami Sultans of Gulbarga took over the entire region of Goa. Adil Shah of Bijapur came into the scenario after the Sultans of Gulbarga. In the year 1510, the Portuguese invaders banished the entire kingdom of Adil Shah and set up their colony at Calangute.

[#113] What is the State Animal of Goa?
Correct Answer

(A) Gaur

Explanation

Solution: The strong, resilient, and majestic Indian Bison, which also happens to be the State animal of Goa in India . The Gaur is a Schedule-1 animal according to the Wildlife Protection Act, making it illegal for them to be hunted.

[#114] Where is the Calangute Beach is situated?
Correct Answer

(C) North Goa

Explanation

Solution: Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination.

[#115] Who built Rudreshwar temple?
Correct Answer

(C) Recherla Rudra

Explanation

Solution: The Rudreswara temple was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya Empire by Recherla Rudra, a general of Kakatiya king Ganapati Deva. The presiding deity here is Ramalingeswara Swamy. It is also known as the Ramappa temple, after the sculptor who executed the work in the temple for 40 years.