Goa - Study Mode

[#181] When did Albuquerque acquire Goa?
Correct Answer

(B) 1510

Explanation

Solution: In 1510 AD, Afonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur, Ismail Adil Shah with the help of Krishnadev raya. He is also known to have abolished the practice of Sati in Goa.

[#182] In which year, the Portuguese defeated the Bijapur sultan Yousuf Adil Shah
Correct Answer

(B) 1510

[#183] Which article in Indian constitution is a special provision for Goa?
Correct Answer

(C) 371 I

Explanation

Solution: 371 I article in Indian constitution is a special provision for Goa. Proponents of the idea have argued that Government of Goa should be given certain powers by the Indian Government by amending Article 371 I of the Constitution of India, to preserve the unique culture and history of this subregion of Konkan.

[#184] In which year, the United Goans Democratic Party (UGDP) was founded?
Correct Answer

(A) 1983

Explanation

Solution: The United Goans Democratic Party was founded in 1983. United Goans Democratic Party is one of two formerly dominant political parties in the Indian state of Goa. UGDP has its base amongst the Christian part of the population. It was founded in 1983 by Churchill Alemao. In Goa, the UGDP is however not related to the old United Goans Party.

[#185] In which year Goa recognised as a State
Correct Answer

(D) 1987

Explanation

Solution: Goa recognized as a State in 1987. On 30 th May 1987 Goa attained statehood and Goa was reorganized into two districts, North Goa and South Goa. The region was incorporated as a union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. In 1987, Goa was granted statehood. Goa has one of the highest GDP per capita and Human Development Index among Indian states.