Goa - Study Mode

[#201] Which temple was built by Shivaji Maharaj in Goa?
Correct Answer

(B) Saptakoteshwar

Explanation

Solution: The Maratha King Shivaji conquered the area in 1664. On one of his many expeditions to Goa against the Portuguese in 1668, he gave the order for the Saptakoteshwar temple at Narve to be rebuilt and the linga installed in its proper place.

[#202] Who founded the Coast Guard?
Correct Answer

(A) Alexander Hamilton

Explanation

Solution: The roots of today's Coast Guard were established in 1790 by Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers and the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.

[#203] Which is the smallest taluka of Goa?
Correct Answer

(B) Dharbandora

Explanation

Solution: It is becoming increasingly clear now that the new proposed taluka of Dharbandora will be the smallest taluka of Goa. Official sources said that only two villages from North Goa will be part of the new taluka.

[#204] What is the famous festival of Goa?
Correct Answer

(B) Goa Carnival

Explanation

Solution: The most popular celebrations in the Indian state of Goa include the Goa Carnival, (Konkani: Intruz), Sao Joao (Feast of John the Baptist), Ganesh Chaturthi (Konkani: Chavoth), Diwali, Christmas (Konkani: Natalam), Easter (Konkani: Paskanchem Fest), Samvatsar Padvo or Sanvsar Padvo and Shigmo.

[#205] Which is the cleanest beach in Goa?
Correct Answer

(A) Palolem Beach