1:
C
Solution: Vasco da Gama is the largest city. The port city of Vasco da Gama in Goa is named after him, as is the crater Vasco da Gama on the Moon. The bridge is named after Vasco da Gama. He was a Portuguese explorer who found the sea route to India in 1498.
2:
A
Solution: Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary is the first Wildlife Sanctuary of Goa. Goa’s first wildlife sanctuary, the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary at Mollem in Dharbandora was notified in 1967. From then till now, the state has increased its count of wildlife sanctuaries to six and has even got one national park.
3:
B
Solution: Literacy Language of the Goa state is Konkani. Konkani is spoken by some 2.5 million people, mainly on the central west coast of India, where it is the official language of Goa state. It is also associated particularly with the city of Mangalore in southwestern Karnataka and is spoken especially along the west coast of Maharashtra state.
4:
B
Solution: Jamnapari is the highest milk producing breed of goat in India. Jamnapari is the most popular breed for commercial goat farming in India. It is also the highest milk producing breed of goat in India.
5:
A
Solution: Balkrishna Bhagwant Borkar is the first Goan to receive Padma Shri award. Balakrishna Bhagwant Borkar was a poet from Goa.
6:
B
Solution: Yoga instructor and fitness expert Namrata Menon was appointed Goa's brand ambassador to promote the ancient system of physical and mental practices in the coastal state. The state health department announced the appointment of Menon.
7:
C
Solution: Gopal Singh was the First Governor of Goa. Singh was the Governor of Goa from May 1987, earlier the Lieutenant Governor of Goa and first Governor of Nagaland. Singh was nominated member of Rajya Sabha from 3 rd April 1962 to 2 nd April 1968.
8:
B
Solution: Gopal Singh is the first Governor of Goa after the formation of Goa. Dr. Gopal Singh was an Indian Governor and politician. He was also a former head of the country's Minorities' Commission and a writer. Singh was the Governor of Goa from May 1987, earlier the Lieutenant Governor of Goa and first Governor of Nagaland. Singh was nominated member of Rajya Sabha from 3 rd April 1962 to 2 nd April 1968.
9:
A
Solution: Asna Terminalia elliptica is the state tree of goa. Terminalia Elliptica or the 'Indian Laurel' is the State tree of Goa. A few other names of this tree are Mati, Asna, Saj or Crocodile Bark Tree.
10:
D
Solution: Manohar Parrikar replaced Francisco Sardinha as Goa's chief minister in 2000. Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar was an Indian politician and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party who served as Chief Minister of Goa from 14 th March 2017 until his death.
11:
B
12:
D
Solution: Arabian is to the west of Goa. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea forming its western coast. It is India's smallest state by area and its fourth-smallest by population.
13:
C
Solution: Leslie Buddy D'Souza is the the first Goan origin person to win an Arjuna Award. Buddy D’Souza, the first Indian to be honoured with the Arjuna Award for boxing in 1961.
14:
C
Solution: The Battle of Goa in 1638 was fought between Portuguese and Dutch. Pedro da Silva and later Antonio Teles de Meneses, fought off a large Dutch fleet sent to block the port colony of Goa, commanded by Admiral Adam Westerwolt, who was badly defeated at this encounter.
15:
A
16:
D
Solution: Mog ani Moipass is the first colored Konkani film. It was produced under the banner of Chripton Motion Pictures by Tony Coutinho and Chris Perry and released in 1977.
17:
C
18:
D
Solution: In 1996, Goa cricket team recorded its first victory in Ranji Trophy history against Karnataka. It was held on 24 th October 1996.
19:
A
Solution: In the year 1651 was baptized in the Chapel under the choir. He made a hard effort to win the place for Goan Clergy to establish the Goan branch of St. Philip Neri Oratorians, a congregation of secular priests.
20:
A
Solution: Goa on India's western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19 th December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonised. The fight for freedom began in the 1940s as India inched closer to independence from British rule.
21:
B
Solution: The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1969 to protect a remote and vulnerable area of forest lining the Goa - Karnataka border.
22:
A
Solution: Curchorem-Cacora, the Foundation Stone was laid on 19 th April, 2001, by the Hon. Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar & Hon. Minister for Law, Shri Ramarao Dessai. Curchorem-Cacora is a Municipal Council city in district of South Goa, Goa. The Curchorem-Cacora city is divided into 12 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.
23:
A
Solution: The first incarnation of this fort was a military outpost, built in 1493 by the Adil Shahi Sultanate of Bijapur. The Reis Magos Fort was initially used to house Viceroys and other dignitaries who were arriving from or departing to Portugal.
24:
A
Solution: Goa variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan.
25:
A
Solution: North Goa and South Goa, which are further divided into 12 talukas.
26:
A
Solution: Cumbarjua's history dates back to the early 15 th century.
27:
B
Solution: Towards South Goa, along the Goa- Karnataka border, lies the second largest wildlife sanctuary of Goa. It may not harbour many species of animals but the rich flora and abundance of birds in myriads of shades make a visit to the place worthwhile.
28:
B
Solution: The Dudhsagar Falls is located on the Mandovi River. It falls by road as they are 60 km from the Panjim city. The falls is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park among the Western Ghats. This waterfall is also known as Tambdi Surla to some of the local people.
29:
A
Solution: Yellow-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus xantholaemus) is the state Bird of Goa. The flame-throated bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds and the state bird of Goa. It is found only in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India.
30:
D
Solution: Vasco Da Gama is the most populated Goa Assembly constituency. Vasco Da Gama is one of the 40 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Goa. This constituency came into existence in 1989. It is also the most populated constituency of Goa.
31:
A
Solution: The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, (NCPOR) formerly known as the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) is an Indian research and development institution, situated in Vasco da Gama, Goa. It is an autonomous Institution of the Department of Ocean Development (DOD), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India which is responsible for administering the Indian Antarctic Programme and maintains the Indian government's Antarctic research stations, Bharati and Maitri. NCPOR was established as NCAOR on 25 th May 1998, with Dr. Prem Chand Pandey NCPOR is known for its participation in global experiments, hosting of international conferences and in the leadership of international committees concerned with Antarctic science.
32:
D
Solution: Margao is the headquarters of South Goa district. Margao is the commercial and cultural capital of Goa. The city quietly rests at the banks of River Sal and is known to be one of the oldest settlements in Goa.
33:
A
Solution: Vasco da Gama is the largest city of Goa. Vasco da Gama often shortened to Vasco, is a city in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. It is named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama, 1 st Count of Vidigueira was the first European to reach India by sea.
34:
C
Solution: Matheus de Castro was appointed as the first Indian Bishop of the Catholic Church. Dom Matheus de Castro was a native of Divar, Goa. He was the first Indian Bishop of the Catholic Church.
35:
B
Solution: Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles, Smriti Irani recently launched a scheme named ‘Yashaswini’ from Goa. It is a women empowerment scheme, which aims at supporting women Self Help Groups (SHGs) with interest free loans up to Rs. 5 lakh.
36:
A
Solution: To have a mixed economic model is the goal of the Industrial policy of 1948. It was introduced in 1948. It was for a period of 10 years. The main goal of this policy was to accelerate the industrial development by introducing a mixed economy where the private and public sector was accepted as important in the development of the economy.
37:
A
38:
B
Solution: Pramod Sawant is the present Chief Minister of Goa on 19 th March 2019. Pramod is an Indian politician who is the 13 th and current Chief Minister of Goa. Sawant represents the Sanquelim constituency in the Goa Legislative Assembly and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is an Ayurveda Medical practitioner by profession.
39:
C
Solution: Asia's only Naval Aviation Museum is located in Bogmalo. The Naval Aviation Museum is a military museum located in Bogmalo, 6 km from Vasco da Gama. This museum contains exhibits that showcase the evolution of the Indian Naval Air Arm over decades. The museum is divided into two main parts, an outdoor exhibit and a two-storey indoor gallery.
40:
A
Solution: Maharashtra is the north of Goa. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the east and south, with the Arabian Sea forming its western coast. The district has an area of 1,736 square kilometres and is bounded by Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra state to the north and by Belgavi district of Karnataka to the east, by South Goa district to the south, and by the Arabian Sea to the west.
41:
A
Solution: M. H. Beg was the First Chief Justices of Goa. Mirza Hameedullah Beg was the 15 th Chief Justice of India, serving from January 1977 to February 1978. Justice Mirza Hameedullah Beg was appointed as the first Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh on 25 th January 1971.
42:
D
43:
B, H
44:
C
45:
C
Solution: Ravindra Kelekar was the first winner of the Jnanpith Award for Konkani language. Hewas the first ever awarded to an author writing in the Konkani language, which was presented in July 2010.
46:
D
Solution: Kershasp Tehmurasp Satarawala is the first Goan to receive Padma Bhushan award. He was a recipient of the honor of Burma Star. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1983, for his contributions to society.
47:
D
48:
B
49:
A
Solution: Anil Kakodkar is the first winner of the Gomant Vibhushan award. It is given annually by Government of Goa to people of Goan origin for exceptional work in any field.
50:
B
Solution: Mogacho Anvddo is the first film in Konkani language. It was the first film in Konkani and was produced and directed by Al Jerry Braganza a native of Mapusa, under the banner ETICA pictures. It was released on 24 th April 1950.
51:
B
Solution: Mumbai High Court is the High Court of Goa. The High Court of Bombay is the high court of the states of Maharashtra and Goa, and the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
52:
B
Solution: Hasrat Mohani leaders proposed to adopt Complete Independence as the goal of the Congress in the Ahmedabad session of 1920.Maulana Hasrat Mohani was the first congress activist to demand complete independence from the British in the Ahmedabad session of congress in 1921. Mohani was a noted poet of the Urdu language.
53:
A
Solution: A historical city is Velha Goa. Old Goa or Velha Goa is a historic city in north Goa. It is said that the city once had a population of 2,00,000. The city was constructed by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15 th century and served as the capital of Portuguese India from the 16 th to the 18 th century.
54:
D
Solution: Goa celebrated its statehood day on 30 th May. In 1987 Goa became the 25 th state of the Indian Union. Before this, Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was a union territory. Statehood helped in shaping Goa's distinct identity.
55:
B
Solution: Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. It is India's smallest state 1,429 square miles. The total area of Goa is 3,702 sq. km.
56:
A
Solution: On 30 May 1987 Goa attained statehood and Goa was reorganized into two districts, North Goa and South Goa.
57:
C
Solution: 24 th April day is celebrated as Konkani Cinema Day. Mogacho Anvddo, was released on 24 th April 1950, and was produced and directed by Jerry Braganza, a native of Mapusa, under the banner of ETICA Pictures.
58:
A
Solution: As of 2021, one people from Goa have received the Padma Vibhushan award. Mario Miranda was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, by the President of India on 4 th April 2012. After his death in 2011, the Goa Legislative Assembly made an obituary reference to him in March 2012.
59:
A
Solution: Total Number of Rajya sabha seats in Goa is 1. State elect 1 member for the term of 6 years and indirectly elected by the state legislators, since year 1987.
60:
B
Solution: Terekhol, Mandovi, Baga, Zuari, Colval, Saleri, Mandre, Harmal, Sal, Talpona and Galjibag are the eleven rivers of Goa which are known as the lifelines of the state.
61:
C
Solution: Sterry is the king of Goa Kingdom and the husband of the queen, Sarie Nantokanette. He was adopted by Sabo's family at eight years of age, having originally been born in a separate noble family.
62:
B
Solution: Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) is a port on the western coast of India, in the coastal state of Goa.
63:
C
Solution: The city was renamed from Panjim in English to Panaji, its present official name in the 1980s.
64:
A
Solution: The Village has one of the ancient monuments and Church constructed in 1565 aged about 450 years approximately and is amongst one of the oldest church still standing in the State of Goa. It is named after the patron Salvador do Mundo meaning "Saviour of the World".
65:
C
66:
B
Solution: This fort is located on the Aguada-Siolim Road in Sinquerim (Candolim, Goa). There are two options to reach the hilltop fort. The 4 km long road from Sinquerim beach is used by motor vehicles.
67:
A
Solution: Around 30 kilometers away from Panjim, Baga Beach is located close to Calangute Beach and is one of the most popular beaches in North Goa. With signature places of Goa in its vicinity, Baga is the perfect place to witness the dazzling nightlife of Goa. Baga offers a wide range of water sports and is one of the most visited beaches in North Goa.
68:
A
Solution: The construction of Se Cathedral in Goa started in 1562 during the reign of King Dom Sebastiao and under the guidance of the Archbishops of Goa. Although the bulk of the work was completed by 1619, the main altars were only constructed in 1652, a hundred years after the construction first began.
69:
D
Solution: Goa was Portugal's first territorial possession in Asia, captured by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510, and it served as the main Portuguese base in the East for four and a half centuries.
70:
A
Solution: The State dance of Dhalo is a popular ritual folk dance form Goa, India. The dance is performed by women and serves as a prayer of protection for their households. The songs to which the dance is performed are usually sung in Konkani language or Marathi.
71:
A
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:
A
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:
B
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:
A
Solution: In 1510 during Krishna Deva Raya's time the Portuguese conquered Goa from Bijapur rulers.
75:
B
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.
76:
A
Solution: The Hindu Lord Shiva, this revered shrine was built by Vidyadhara - a powerful Chandela king. The superb craftsmanship of about 900 sculptures, reflected in the impressive and refined architecture of the temple, gives an insight into the city's royal past.
77:
A
Solution: Going Online as Leaders (GOAL) Program was launched by Facebook in partnership with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) on 15 th May 2020 to digitally skill and empower 5000 youth from tribal communities over the next five years.
78:
C
Solution: The Goan capital, Panaji, Calangute is the largest beach in Goa. Mid-way between Candolim and Baga, it is lined with a host of backpacker and luxury accommodations to make the dream of a beach side stay in Goa quite feasible.
79:
C
Solution: Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary. Set amidst the foothills of the Western Ghats and covering an impressive 240 sq. km the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary holds the title of the largest wildlife preserve within the state of Goa. This sanctuary is home to a huge variety of plant, bird and animal life.
80:
A
Solution: The Anjunem Irrigation Project is located on Costi nadi at Anjunem village in Sattari Taluka of North Goa District, a tributary of Valvanti River under Madei Basin. The dam is located between 15° 36'57" to 15° 33'30" latitude and 74° 5'22" to 73° 58'30" longitude.
81:
C
Solution: The Goa Shipyard Limited has launched the fifth Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) named ICGS Saksham for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
82:
A
Solution: It was initially established by the British on 17 th May 1867, it was then named Raipur Municipal committee. It was upgraded to Raipur Municipal Corporation in the year 1973. The area of the municipal corporation is 226 km 2 (87 sq mi).
83:
D
Solution: Dona Paula is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Goa, Lacitadel Colony is one of the posh localities at Dona Paula where High Profile people (Industrialists, Politicians and Doctors) have their homes. It can be conveniently considered as Gold mines of city. Dona Paula is becoming one the posh best place.
84:
C
Solution: Hotel Caravela Beach Resort is less than an hour from Dabolim Airport and as is Panjim which is the main city in Goa.
85:
B
Solution: Mercury formed about 4.5 billion years ago when gravity pulled swirling gas and dust together to form this small planet nearest the Sun. Like its fellow terrestrial planets, Mercury has a central core, a rocky mantle, and a solid crust.
86:
C
Solution: The Pernem Municipal Council is an autonomous body set up under the state enactment of Goa Municipalities Act, 1968. The Council performs its functions and duties under the Act and Rules & Bye-laws made thereunder.
87:
A
Solution: The fort of Cabo de Rama or Kalhad fort was built by Shivaji, a Hindu King of Maratha in 1679. It is constructed with Indian Fort Architecture. The fort is named after Lord Rama, hero of the epic Ramayana. It is said that he and his beloved wife Sita took refuge here during the time they were exiled from Ayodhya.
88:
A
Solution: BORIM, which was created in 1894, is charged with standardizing medical license practices to protect public health and safety.
89:
A
Solution: In September 2000, leaders of 189 countries gathered at the United Nations headquarters and signed the historic Millennium Declaration, in which they committed to achieving a set of eight measurable goals that range from halving extreme poverty and hunger to promoting gender equality and reducing child mortality.
90:
A
Solution: 7 National Parks in Goa for the best of nature and adventure.
91:
B
Solution: The airport was built in 1955 by the Government of the Estado da Índia Portuguesa, on 249 acres (101 hq) of land, as the Aeroporto de Dabolim, which was later officially renamed to Aeroporto General Benard Guedes.
92:
B
Solution: The State has geographical area of 3,702 km 2 . Geographically Goa has mainly three natural divisions namely the Low lands, the Plateaus and the Mountain region. Low land area is mainly coastal lines. Many beaches are along the coast in this area.
93:
A
Solution: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) succeeded the MDGs in 2016. All 191 United Nations member states and at least 22 international organizations, committed to help achieve the following Millennium Development Goals by 2015: To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger. To achieve universal primary education.
94:
B
Solution: Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary, set amidst the foothills of the Western Ghats and covering an impressive 240 sq. km the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary holds the title of the largest wildlife preserve within the state of Goa.
95:
A
Solution: The popular ones are Vagator beach, Calangute beach, Anjuna beach and Baga beach. If you want scenic beauty and tranquillity, South Goa is the place to be. South Goa is home to the best secluded, rustic and pristine beaches that offer serene environs, relaxation and natural beauty.
96:
A
Solution: The 100 kilometer coastline is dotted with as many as 35 beaches, many of them unique in various ways. Some of the beaches are very quiet and serene with swaying palm trees. They are great for a relaxing holiday, while others are busier stretches of sand.
97:
C
Solution: Cabo de Rama is a medieval hillfort on the coast of Canacona, Goa.
98:
B
Solution: It is constructed by the GIDC and engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro. This is the third bridge across Mandovi River. It is named as ATAL SETU in memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpeyee.
99:
C
Solution: The State Bird of Goa is Yellow-Throated Bulbul. The flame throated bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds and the state bird of Goa. It is found only in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India.
100:
A
Solution: Govarashtra of Goa was refereed in Mahabharata. Gomanta was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. It was an extension of the kingdom of Yadavas at Dwaraka. It is identified to be the Goa state of India, situated in the western coast. It was the southernmost extent of the region, occupied by the Yadava clans, finding explicit mention in Mahabharata.
101:
C
Solution: Cashew feni is the first product of Goa to receive GI tag. Feni is a brew made from coconut or cashew fruits. It is the first liquor product in the country to obtain 'Heritage Drink' status and got its GI certification in 2000. Feni was first manufactured in Goa in the 1600s, after the Portuguese imported the cashew plant from Brazil to India.
102:
A
Solution: Goa will become the first cashless state in India. People are buying perishables like meat, fish, vegetables or everything by using their phones.
103:
A
Solution: Goa government has classified Feni, country liquor as the heritage spirit of the state. In this regard, state government has opined not categories it as country liquor as it is presently defined under the Goa Excise Duty Act, 1964. State government also has proposed to bring an amendment to the Act to change the status.
104:
A
Solution: The historic Aguada fort is located in Goa. Built in 1612 and the most prized structure the Portuguese built in Goa, Fort Aguada is an iconic structure that stands at the mouth of River Mandovi, looking out upon open seas, standing sentry to passing times.
105:
C
Solution: Higher industrial efficiency is the goal of Scientific Management. Scientific management is a theory of management that analyzes and synthesizes workflows. Its main objective is improving economic efficiency, especially labor productivity.
106:
A
Solution: The State Animal of Goa is Gaur. The gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is a bovine native to South and Southeast Asia.
107:
A
108:
B
Solution: Built in 1749 CE by Ahom king Pramatta Singha, in memory of his father Swargadeo Rudra Singha, the temple is a fine example of a mixed style of Ahom-Mughal architecture.
109:
A
Solution: This fort is located on the Aguada-Siolim Road in Sinquerim (Candolim, Goa). There are two options to reach the hilltop fort. The 4 km long road from Sinquerim beach is used by motor vehicles. The other is a shorter 2 km foot path, but it should be noted that it is a steep climb.
110:
C
Solution: Located in the Bicholim Taluka of North Goa, the Mayem Lake is among the most beautiful lakes of Goa. Tourists can reach Mayem Lake through public transport such as train, the nearest Railway Station to the lake is Thivim Train Station (9.1 km) or one can use their private car.
111:
B
Solution: Bogmalo beach is the best one near Goa airport.
112:
A
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:
A
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:
C
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:
C
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.
116:
B
Solution: Sosogad is the highest peak in the state goa at an elevation of 1,166 meters (3,825 ft). Above sea level located in sattari taluka. It is the part of western ghats mountain range.
117:
C
Solution: Goa Liberation Day is observed on 19 th December every year in India and it marks the day Indian armed forces freed Goa in 1961 following 450 years of Portuguese rule.
118:
C
Solution: The "armed action" was code named Operation Vijay (meaning "Victory") by the Indian Armed Forces. It involved air, sea and land strikes for over 36 hours, and was a decisive victory for India, ending 451 years of rule by Portugal over its remaining exclaves in India.
119:
A
Solution: It is located in a hill area. It was built in the 16 th century and its purpose was to help guard Goa against invaders like the Dutch and the Marathas.
120:
C
Solution: Panaji is the state capital of Goa. Vasco da Gama is the largest city.
121:
A
Solution: The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona Taluka, South Goa district of Goa, India, established in 1968.
122:
C
Solution: Tension between the two countries came to a head on 18 th December 1961, when Indian troops supported by naval and air forces invaded and occupied Goa, Daman, and Diu. All three territories subsequently became part of India. Goa became a state in 1987.
123:
B
Solution: Bhagwan Mahavir National Park with a combined area of 240 km 2 , Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhagwan Mahavir National Park, form the largest contiguous wildlife protected area in Goa. The Protected area is located in Sanguem and Dharbandora Taluka.
124:
A
Solution: Goa, an Indian state, was liberated on 19 th December, 1961, from around 450 years of Portuguese rule.
125:
A
Solution: Portuguese with a historical legacy of about 400 years, Fort Aguada is a massive and marvelous citadel defining the landscape of Goa.
126:
C
Solution: The total literacy rate of Goa is 88.70% which is greater than average literacy rate 72.98% of India. Also the male literacy rate is 92.65% and the female literacy rate is 84.66% in Goa.
127:
C
Solution: India has been ranked at 120 th position in the Sustainable Development Report 2021. In this Index, countries are ranked by a score out of 100. India has a score of 60.07.
128:
C
Solution: As per the State of India's Environment Report 2021, 117 is India's rank on achievement of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The State of India's Environment Report 2021 on 6 th June 2021, released by the Centre for Science and Environment revealed that India's rank slipped two places from last year to rank 117 th on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
129:
B
Solution: The Eighth Goa Legislative Assembly consists of 40 members. The Assembly meets at the Goa State Legislative Assembly Complex in Porvorim, Bardez. The assembly is in charge of the budget, the Assembly appropriates money for social programs, agricultural development and infrastructure development.
130:
C
Solution: 17 Sustainable Development Goals are adopted by the United Nations. On 1 st January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit officially came into force.
131:
C
Solution: Goa is divided into 2 districts: North Goa and South Goa, which are further divided into 12 talukas.
132:
B
Solution: The two number of Parliamentary Constituencies in Goa. Out off Forty Assembly Constituencies. Nineteen Assembly Constituencies are in 1 - Panaji Parliamentary Constituency and Twenty-one Assembly Constituencies are in 2 - Mormugao Parliamentary Constituency.
133:
C
Solution: As of 2021, five people from Goa have received the Padma Bhushan award. The winner are: • Shri Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar (Posthumous) • Shri Laxman Pai • Shri Ravindra Kelekar • Shri Mario De Miranda • Shri Kershasp Tehmurasp Satarawala
134:
C
Solution: There are two members of Lok Sabha seats in Goa. North Goa Lok Sabha constituency and South Goa Lok Sabha constituency.
135:
A
136:
D
Solution: UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica of Bom Jesus was built in 16 th Century. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is located in the State of Goa. Saint Francis Xavier died in the year 1552 and his mortal remains were kept in the church ever since.
137:
D
Solution: The goal/emphasis of the government to achieve 100% Financial Inclusion should give more support to cooperative banks.
138:
C
Solution: In light of recent debates around the freedom of information in India. Right to information is ingrained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. International Day for Universal Access to Information is on 28 th of September. Sustainable Development Goals has public access to information as one of the targets.
139:
C
Solution: Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction is a major framework used in disaster management. It was adopted in 2015 and succeeds the Hyogo framework. Its priorities include understanding the risks, strengthening governance for risk management, investing for risk reduction and also enhancing preparedness for disasters.
140:
A
Solution: Operation Ocean Shield is an anti-piracy measure Operation Ocean Shield is an international anti-piracy operation. India and Spain are key players of this operation. It is a NATO initiative. It operates in the regions of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Guardafui Channel and the Gulf of Aden. Its major focus is protection of ships carrying relief and supplies for the World Food Program. World Food Program is a UN initiative that is the world’s largest humanitarian program addressing food security. India’s SAGAR policy is to establish the image of net security provider SAGAR was launched by India to improve its image as a net security provider. The acronym is for Security and Growth for All in the Region. It was launched in 2015 during prime ministerial visit to Mauritius. It is to provide maritime security in IOR. It’s in accordance with IORA/ Indian Ocean Rim Association set up in 1997 and works towards ‘open regionalism’.
141:
D
Solution: Kamarajar Port - Tamil Nadu Ennore Port Limited was today officially renamed as Kamarajar Port after the veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Mormugao Port - Goa Mormugao Port is a Major Port on the West Coast of India has completed 125 years of glorious service to the nation's maritime trade. It is located at latitude of 15° 25' N and longitude of 73° 47' E between the Major Ports of New Mangalore and Mumbai. Nhava Sheva - Maharashtra Jawaharlal Nehru Port, also known as Nhava Sheva port, is the largest container port in India. East of Mumbai, in the state of Maharashtra. JNPT handles the majority of India's containerized trade, and is the focal point of long-haul calls to and from the emerging market economy.
142:
D
143:
D
Solution: 1. Divar Island Located at a distance of 10 km from Panjim in Goa, Divar Island is a slice of heaven tucked away in dense woods amidst the beauty of nature. Divar Island in Goa, India is located near the capital city of Panjim. It is a very picturesque, offbeat and peaceful island rarely visited by tourists. 2. Anjediva Island Anjadiva Island is located in the Arabian Sea, near Canacona seashore, in South Goa. Due to the fact that the Island situates about two kilometers from Binaga. Anjediva Island is an Indian island in the Arabian Sea. It sits off the coast of Canacona. 3. St. Estevam Island St. Estevam is an Island in Tiswadi, Goa. It is encircled by the Mandovi River on all sides and was connected to the mainland by the bridge only in the mid 1980s. Also known as Juvem and in the past it was known as Shakecho Juvo - the isle of vegetables. Santo Estevao is most famous for its premium seven-ridged, light-green and long lady finger or okra. That's why many people refer to villagers as 'bhendde'.
144:
C
Solution: Portuguese was the ruler of Goa before it becomes a part of India. The Portuguese invaded Goa in 1510, defeating the Bijapur Sultanate. The Portuguese rule lasted for about 450 years, and heavily influenced Goan culture, cuisine, and architecture. In 1961, India invaded and annexed Goa after a 36-hour battle. The region was incorporated as a union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
145:
C
Solution: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are 17 goals with 169 targets that all UN Member States have agreed to work towards achieving by the year 2030.
146:
C
Solution: Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. It is India's smallest state 1,429 square miles. The total area of Goa is 3,702 sq. km.
147:
B
Solution: Descending order of the percentage of urbanization as per 2011 Census: 3. Goa (62.17%) 2. Mizoram (52.11%) 4. Tamil Nadu (48.40%) 1. Kerala (47.70%)
148:
B
Solution: On 30 th May 1987 Goa attained statehood, and Goa was reorganized into two districts, North Goa and South Goa. A resolution was passed in the Goa Assembly demanding full statehood in 1976.
149:
B
Solution: 30 th May 1987 is the Goa formation date. Dayanand Bandodkar was elected as the first Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu. Goa became India's 25 th state on 30 th May 1987.
150:
D
Solution: The Goa "Liberation Day" is celebrated on 19 th December. The Goa Liberation Day is a celebration of the day Indian armed forces freed Goa from Portuguese rule on 19 th December 1961.
151:
A
Solution: 2 years, 136 days was the tenure of Laxmikant Parsekar. Laxmikant Yashwant Parsekar is an Indian politician who held the office of the Chief Minister of Goa, a state in India from 2014 to 2017. While sharing the achievements of his two years tenure as the head of the state, chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar lashed out at the Congress party for neglecting Goa when it was at the centre.
152:
D
Solution: In cricket a no-ball is a penalty against the fielding team, usually as a result of an illegal delivery by the bowler. In hockey, a goal is scored when the puck entirely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A knockout is normally given when a boxer is straight knocked down and out.
153:
B
Solution: Operation Vijay was started on 17 th December, 1961. Operation Vijay of 1961 was the product of the Government's desperate attempt to end 450 years of Portuguese' colonial rule in Goa. When the Portuguese refused to give up control of the state in 1947, India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, started trying different non-violent ways to resolve the issue.
154:
C
Solution: The celebration of World Goa Day on 20 th August will be ten years old this year. Since its inception 10 years ago, the movement has grown and at present there are around 60 Goan organisations all over the world observing this event.
155:
B
Solution: Francisco de Almeida was built the Fort Anjediva on the Anjadip Island. It sits off the coast of Canacona. It is politically part of Goa state, geographically the nearest mainland is the coast of the Canara subregion of Carnataca state.
156:
A
Solution: Nirmon is a Goan Konkani film produced in 1966. It was directed by A. Salam and produced by Frank Fernand. The film won two National Awards at the hands of India's then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
157:
B
Solution: Coconut and 'Matti' trees have been granted a "state tree" status by the Goa government. The notification announcing both the trees as "state trees" was issued by Under Secretary Shaila Bhosle yesterday.
158:
B
Solution: O-heraldo newspaper is the oldest Goan edition English daily. Herald, Goa's oldest newspaper, is today also by far the largest-selling daily English newspaper in the State and the most widely read with a reputation for being fiercely independent.
159:
B
Solution: On 15 th July, 2021, Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai was sworn in as the 22 nd Governor of the State of Goa. He is serving as the 19 th Governor of Goa state.
160:
C
Solution: Calangute Beach is the largest beach in Goa. Just 15 km from the Goan capital, Panaji. It is mid-way between Candolim and Baga, it is lined with a host of backpacker and luxury accommodations to make the dream of a beach side stay in Goa quite feasible.
161:
B
Solution: Mahalasa Narayani temple located in Mardol village of Goa. It is about 22 km from the state capital the temple of Mahalasa Narayani is a beautiful structure. The presiding deity, Mahalasa, is a Hindu goddess, who is considered to be the female incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
162:
D
Solution: Nino da Cunha was Portuguese Governors transferred his headquarters from Cochin to Goa. Nino da Cunha was the Portuguese governor in India from 1529 - 1538. The Portuguese Governor, Nino da Cunha transferred his capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530 AD and established factories at San thome and Hughli.
163:
D
Solution: Brahmanand Sankhwalkar was the first Goan footballer to receive the Arjuna Award. He was the goalkeeping coach of the national team from 1997 to 2005. He then coached the Indian under-23 side. In 1997, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by the government of India recognizing his contribution to Indian football. In the process, he became the first Goan footballer to win the award.
164:
C
165:
A
Solution: Baga River The Baga river is the smallest river of Goa that emerges from the forested areas of Assagao of Bardez. A small stream which comes from the Saligao hill joins the Baga river at Arpora. By flowing for the about 10 km, the river joins finally to the Arabian Sea.
166:
A
Solution: Lohia's response was to inspire a non-violent civil disobedience movement - the first such in Goa - at the central square in Margao town in South Goa on 18 th June, 1946.
167:
B
Solution: Shri Nagesh Maharudra Temple is a famous Shiva Temple situated 25 kilometres from Panaji, in the village of Bandode, Goa.
168:
C
Solution: There are three stadiums in Goa. The seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) is slated to be held in Goa - across three stadiums, namely Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, the GMC Athletic Stadium in Bambolim and the Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco.
169:
B
Solution: On 13 th September 1500, Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral arrived at Calicut in Kerala and established a factory which was the first European factory in India. Read more on this important event in modern Indian history for the IAS exam.
170:
C
Solution: Christine Margaret Sinclair OC (born 12 th June, 1983) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward and captains both National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Portland Thorns FC and the Canadian national team.
171:
A
Solution: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 states "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages". The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yoajna is a key component of Ayushman Bharat Yojna and was launched in 2018.
172:
C
Solution: Mahadeva Temple, Tambdi Surla is a 12 th century Shaivite temple in the Kadamba style dedicated to Lord Shiva and an active place of Hindu worship. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa.
173:
A
Solution: The state government has decided to include coconut palm as a tree in the Goa, Daman and Diu Preservation of Trees Act, 1984, to regulate felling of coconut trees under the act, a cabinet note said. The cabinet also resolved to declare the coconut .
174:
C
Solution: The freguesia of Penha de Franca was created on 13 th April 1918. In 1959 its area was reduced in order to create the parishes of Alto do Pina and Sao Joao.
175:
D
Solution: The first konkani film "Mogacho Anvddo" was released in 1950. It was released on 24 th April 1950. This day is celebrated as Konkani Cinema Day and Antonio Lawrence Jerry Braganza is called the 'Father of Konkani cinema'.
176:
C
Solution: The Portuguese moved the capital from Old Goa to Panjim in 1843. The city was built with stepped streets and a seven kilometre long promenade on a planned grid system after the Portuguese relocated the capital from Velha Goa in the 17 th century. It was elevated from a town to a city on 22 nd March 1843.
177:
A
Solution: The Goa State Central Library was established in 1832. Goa State Central Library is also known as the Krishnadas Shama Goa State Central Library. It is dedicated to Krishnadas who was a 16 th century Konkani scholar to acknowledge his contribution to the field of literature. The six-floor library was established in 1832 and is the oldest public library in the country.
178:
B
Solution: In 1510, the Portuguese defeated the ruling Bijapur sultan Yousuf Adil Shah with the help of a local ally, Timayya and captured the territory which they named it Goa. They set up a permanent settlement in Velha Goa. This was the beginning of Portuguese rule in Goa that would last for four and a half centuries, until 1961.
179:
A
Solution: The first printing press in Goa was established in 1556. The first Printing Press was established in Goa in September, 1556 by Jesuit Missionaries and it functioned in the colegio de Sao Paulo at Old Goa.
180:
A
Solution: The Portuguese conquest of Goa occurred when the governor Afonso de Albuquerque captured the city in 1510 from the Adil Shahis. Goa was Portugal's first territorial possession in Asia, captured by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 and it served as the main Portuguese base in the East for four and a half centuries.
181:
B
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:
B
183:
C
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:
A
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:
D
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.
186:
D
Solution: The Goa Konkani Akademi was established in 1986. Goa Konkani Akademi to achieve the above objectives were established by the government in 1986. Goa Konkani Akademi is an autonomous society registered under Societies Registration Act of 1890 and has jurisdiction over the whole State of Goa.
187:
A
Solution: The Mollem National Park was established 1978. Mollem National Park is located in Sanguem taluk in Goa close to the border with Karnataka. The reserve also has several temples dating back to the Kadamba Dynasty. The national park is located near the town of Mollem, 60 km south-east from Panaji and the capital city of Goa.
188:
A
Solution: Goa State Museum was established in 1977. Goa State Museum, also known as the State Archaeology Museum, located on the Mahatma Gandhi Road in Panjim. Goa State Museum has an impressive collection of artifacts.
189:
A
Solution: The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona Taluka, South Goa district. Cotigaon Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1968. It has a total area of 86 sq km. The sanctuary is known for its dense forest of tall trees, some of which reach 30 meters in height.
190:
B
Solution: The first Panchayat Elections in goa was held in the year on 9 th December 1963.
191:
C
192:
B
Solution: The official league in Goa, called the First division began in 1951. The official league in Goa, called the First division, began in 1951 and was organized by the Conselho de Desportos. The Goa Professional League is the premier state-level football league in Goa.
193:
B
Solution: The Operation Vijay was conducted resulting in 1961 the annexation of Goa. The Liberation Day of Goa is celebrated on 19 th December every year after the Indian Armed Forces liberated it from the Portuguese rule in 1961 and called it 'Operation Vijay. Indian troops crossed the border into Goa.
194:
B
Solution: According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, we should take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts because climate change is presently the biggest threat towards development.
195:
B
Solution: The Church of Our Lady of Miracles was originally built by the Portuguese in 1594. Believed to have been built on the site of a Hindu temple. This church was dedicated to Saint Jerome and is still often called St Jerome's Church.
196:
A
Solution: Only Blue water beach of Goa Palolem Beach.
197:
B
Solution: Portuguese with a historical legacy of about 400 years, Fort Aguada is a massive and marvelous citadel defining the landscape of Goa.
198:
B
Solution: Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park is a 240 square kilometres (93 sq mi) protected area located in the Western Ghats of West India, in Dharbandora taluk, Goa State, along the eastern border with Karnataka.
199:
A
Solution: Colva beach is the second longest beach of India next to Marina beach in Chennai. The life guards are quite active and beach is quite neat and clean as compared other beaches of North Goa.
200:
A
Solution: Se Cathedral Church also commonly know as St. Catherine's Cathedral is a magnificent 16 th century monument located in Velha, Goa. Se Cathedral is one of the most ancient and the largest church in India.
201:
B
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:
A
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:
B
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:
B
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:
A
206:
A
Solution: Ravindra Kelekar was a noted Indian author who wrote primarily in the Konkani language, though he also wrote in Marathi and Hindi. A Gandhian activist, freedom fighter and a pioneer in the modern Konkani movement, he is a well known Konkani scholar, linguist and creative thinker.
207:
A
Solution: On the village hilltop is the Pilerne Industrial Estate which was set up in 1994 with an area of 4,89,225 sq m.
208:
B
Solution: The Mauryas were the first dynasties to arrive in Goa and ruled from the 4 th to the 7 th century BC Later the Shatavahanas occupied the land, which began as vassals of the Mauryan Empire, but declared independence as the Mauryan Empire declined. Their rule lasted from 2 nd century BC to 100 AD.
209:
B
Solution: Saptakoteshwar was one of the principal deities of the Kadamba dynasty dating back to the 12 th century. You should visit the temple not just for its architectural style but for the important history associated with it. The original Saptakoteshwar Temple was located in Narve on Divar Island, and was built by Kadambas.
210:
C
Solution: Goa Revolution Day falls on 18 th June. It was on this day in the year 1946, that the suppressed patriotic feelings of Goans had manifested into a mass revolution. Goa Revolution Day is also known as 'Kranti Din' which is observed to recall the sacrifices of freedom fighters and Martyrs of Goa's liberation struggle.
211:
A
Solution: The manmade Carambolim lake near the village of Carmali in North Goa is situated in the Tiswadi Taluka, 2 km southeast of Old Goa and 12 km away from Panaji, the capital city of Goa.
212:
A
Solution: One of the oldest colonial structures of Goa, standing tall and overlooking the Mandovi River, Reis Magos Fort was constructed as strategic bastions by the Portuguese army.
213:
B
Solution: The first incarnation of this fort was a military outpost, built in 1493 by the Adil Shahi Sultanate of Bijapur. The Reis Magos Fort was initially used to house Viceroys and other dignitaries who were arriving from or departing to Portugal.
214:
A
Solution: This church was built in 1655 on the lines of St. Peter's Church in Rome by Italian friars and is located in the same premises as the Pastoral Institute of St. Pius X.
215:
A
Solution: Salaulim Dam is located in South Goa on Salaulim River. Its water spread in 24 square kilometres area land and project was completed in 2000.
216:
B
Solution: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a referendum to add the efforts against climate change and the need to protect the environment in the French Constitution. The President proposed a change in the constitution that requires a parliamentary vote, and then a referendum.
217:
D
Solution: Goa, an Indian state, was liberated on 19 th December, 1961, from around 450 years of Portuguese rule. The movement for independence in the 19 th century in India had some impact to a lesser extent in Goa also. The residents of Goa also participated in Satyagraha in 1940s.
218:
B
Solution: Goa will become a unique state as it will have two international airports conducting civilian operations in close proximity once the greenfield airport at Mopa in North Goa gets commissioned, state Governor Mridula Sinha said in Panaji on February 2018.
219:
A
Solution: The headquarters of the district is Margao. There are 205 revenue villages in South Goa District under 7 Tehsils (sub districts) headed each by the Mamladar.
220:
A
Solution: During the late 16 th century, Candolim became the first village to be entirely converted to Christianity in Bardez by the Franciscans. The present Christian identity of its villagers dates back to the conversion of Santu Sinay , a ganvkar who belonged to the nobility of his people .
221:
A
Solution: In 2004 year, Goa hosted the "International Film Festival of India" for the first time. In 2004 the IFFI was moved to Goa from Trivandrum. Since then IFFI has been an annual event and competitive.
222:
C
Solution: Parliamentary Forum on Millennium Development Goals was created in year 2013. The United Nations Millennium Declaration, signed in September 2000, commits world leaders to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation and discrimination against women.
223:
A
Solution: Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1999. The sanctuary is located in the North-east of Goa, in the taluka of Sattari. The town of Valpoi which is famous for white water rafting in the monsoons lies fairly close to this area.
224:
A
Solution: Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1999. Netravali Falls, as it is located inside the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary. The waterfall is located in the middle of a dense forest. It is an exceptionally beautiful sight to come across, as the waterfall sharply cuts its way through dense forests & gently empties into the lake at the bottom.
225:
C
Solution: Bhagwan Mahaveer National Park was established in 1978. The core area of the sanctuary, encompassing about 107 sq. km of land was declared a national park in 1978 and is known as the Mollem National Park.
226:
B
Solution: The Capital of Goa Shifted from Old Goa to Panjim in 1843. The city was built with stepped streets and a seven kilometer long promenade on a planned grid system after the Portuguese relocated the capital from Velha Goa in the 17 th century. It was elevated from a town to a city on 22 nd March 1843.
227:
B
Solution: Goa attained the statehood to become 25 th state of India in 1987. On 30 th May 1987 Goa attained statehood and Goa was reorganized into two districts, North Goa and South Goa. Goa was declared the 25 th Independent State of India on 30 th May 1987.
228:
C
Solution: The Goa Public Service Commission is a body established under Article 315 of the Constitution of India. The Commission was established by a notification no. 13/54/88-PER-117 dated on 26 th May 1988. The Goa Public Service Commission came into existence with effect from 30 th May 1988. The body conducts recruitment and recommends the candidates for various posts under the Government of Goa.
229:
C
Solution: In 1986 the Churches and convents of Goa were declared a World Heritage Site. The World Heritage Center is at the forefront of the international community's efforts to protect and preserve. Churches and Convents of Goa is the name given by UNESCO to a set of religious monuments located in Goa Velha, in the state of Goa, which were declared a World Heritage Site in 1986.
230:
B
Solution: Mridula Sinha (27 th November 1942 - 18 th November 2020) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Governor of Goa from August 2014 to October 2019. She was the first woman Governor of Goa. Mridula Sinha was also a former president of BJP Mahila Morcha.
231:
A
Solution: The airport was built in 1955 by the Government of the Estado da India Portuguesa, on 249 acres (101 ha) of land, as the Aeroporto de Dabolim, which was later officially renamed to Aeroporto General Benard Guedes.
232:
D
233:
B
Solution: The state fruit of Goa cashew. An area of 55,000 hectares of the cashew crop is cultivated in Goa every year and the state has more land under cashew than any other state.
234:
C
Solution: Salim Ali National Park or City Forest National Park was a national park located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It covered an area of 9.07 km 2 . Notified in 1986, the name of the park commemorated the Indian ornithologist Salim Ali.
235:
A
Solution: The National Consultation on Accelerating Implementation of Tobacco Control Measures for achievement of Goals under National Health Policy 2017 has inaugurated by Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey in New Delhi on 6 th June, 2018.
236:
D
Solution: The origin of the city name Goa is unclear. In ancient literature, Goa was known by many names, such as Gomanchala, Gopakapattana, Gopakapattam, Gopakapuri, Govapuri, Govem and Gomantak. Other historical names for Goa are Sindapur, Sandabur and Mahassapatam.
237:
A
Solution: It was substantially completed by 1619 but the main altars were not erected until 1652, however, it was consecrated in 1640. The Se Cathedral is built in the Portuguese-Manueline style. This sumptuous, composite style of architecture was extremely popular in the late 16 th Century.
238:
D
Solution: The Cumbarjua Canal is a distributary channel formed by the merger of the Mandovi and Zuari rivers in Goa, India.
239:
C
Solution: Goa had been under Portuguese rule from 1510 and became the administrative seat of Portuguese India, although the Viceroy transferred his residence in 1759 to the future capital, Panaji (then Pangim). The Republic of India incorporated it in 1961.
240:
A
Solution: The 1967 Goa status referendum (popularly known as the Goa Opinion Poll) was a referendum held in newly annexed union territory of Goa and Damaon in India, on 16 th January 1967, to deal with the Konkani language agitation and to decide the future of Goa.
241:
D
Solution: The Palacio do Deao was built in 1787, by a Portuguese noble man, who was Dean of the Church and the Founder of Quepem town. The house situated on a hillock, faces the Church he built.
242:
A
Solution: Palermo Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palermo, located in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy.
243:
B
Solution: This fort is located on the Aguada-Siolim Road in Sinquerim (Candolim, Goa). There are two options to reach the hilltop fort. The 4 km long road from Sinquerim beach is used by motor vehicles.
244:
A
Solution: We can start by taking SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals, seriously as the most important Sustainable Development Goal and reap the benefits of a world truly working together.
245:
C
Solution: Shashikala Kakodkar is the first woman Chief Minister of Goa. She is the second Chief Minister of Goa. She served as the Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu on two occasions, and also was the President of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party.
246:
B
Solution: Sanyogita Rane is the first woman parliamentarian from Goa. She was elected as the Member of Parliament of North Goa in the year 1980 on Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party ticket.
247:
A
Solution: Karnataka is to the south of Goa. Goa is situated on the west coast of the subcontinent. The state is bordered in the north by the Terekhol River which separates it from the Indian state of Maharashtra, in the east and south by Karnataka State and in the west by the Arabian Sea. Goa was once a Portuguese colony and an important trading center.
248:
B
Solution: Acchev is the first Konkani novel to be translated into English. The first Konkani novel to be translated into English was the 1977 Acchev by Pundalik Naik.
249:
D
Solution: Manuel Antonio Vassalo e Silva was the last Portuguese Governor-General in Goa. Manuel Antonio Vassalo e Silva was an officer of the Portuguese Army and an overseas administrator. He was the 128 th and the last Governor General of Portuguese India.
250:
A
Solution: Jharkhand has become partner state at 2018 Goa International Film Festival (GIFF), which is scheduled to be held from 20 th to 28 th of November. The decision was taken recently in meeting between Secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
251:
A
Solution: NITI Aayog has selected The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for first pilot project among all States and UTs on Sustainable Developmental Goals. It would get a chance to work with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
252:
D
Solution: The Indian Coast Guard has conducted a 2-day rescue exercise, the Regional Level Search and Rescue Workshop and Exercise 2019 (ReSAREX - 19) off Goa shore, Panaji. The two-day event was organized by Coast Guard District Headquarters - 11 (Goa) to test efficiency and preparedness of ICG.
253:
A
Solution: The Goa University was established in 1985. The Goa University Act of 1984 and commenced operations on 1 st June 1985. The university provides higher education in the Indian state of Goa.
254:
A
Solution: Goa airport was established in the 1950s on 249 acres by the government of the Estado da India, Portuguesa. The airport served as the main centre for the local airline TAIP (Transportes Aereos da India Portuguesa) in 1961.
255:
C
Solution: Mormugao Port, commissioned in 1885 is one of the oldest ports on the west coast of India in the state of Goa and is blessed with a protected open type natural harbour. Over the years, it has developed a deep draft channel.
256:
A
Solution: Kerala has retained the top rank in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020 - 21, while Bihar is the worst performing state.
257:
C
Solution: Assagao is one of north Goa's most picturesque villages. The biggest asset of this village is the beauty and quintessential Goan ethos. On both the main roads through the village, you'll see beautifully maintained Goan houses.
258:
B
Solution: The capital is Panaji (Panjim), on the north-central coast of the mainland district. Formerly a Portuguese possession, it became a part of India in 1962 and attained statehood in 1987. Area 1,429 square miles (3,702 square km).
259:
C
Solution: History of Panaji dates back to the beginning of the 11 th century when the Kadamba king, Shasthadeva entrusted Kalapa with the administration of the region.
260:
A
Solution: In June 1946, Ram Manohar Lohia, an Indian Socialist leader, entered Goa on a visit to his friend, Juliao Menezes, a nationalist leader, who had founded the Gomantak Praja Mandal in Bombay and edited the weekly newspaper Gomantak.
261:
A
Solution: The Zuari River, is the largest river in the state of Goa, India. It is a tidal river which originates at Hemad-Barshem in the Western Ghats.
262:
A
Solution: Anjuna Beach is a beach in Goa, which is located 18 kilometers from Panaji and 8 kilometers to the west of Mapusa, North Goa. It is situated in Anjuna village of Bardez taluka in North Goa. The beach is part of a 30 kilometer stretch of extended beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian Sea.
263:
A
Solution: Located on the island of Chorao in the Mandovi river, the sanctuary is accessible by a ferry which starts at the Ribandar ferry wharf, about 15 mins drive from Panaji, the capital city of Goa.
264:
A
Solution: Goa stretches out to a length of 105 km from north to south and is about 60 km. in width from east to west. The State has geographical area of 3702 Sq. Kms.
265:
C
Solution: Francisco Luis Gomes was the writer of the first novel published by a Goan "Os Brahmanes". It was written in Portuguese by the Goan Francisco Luis Gomes and printed in 1866 by Lisbon's Tipografia de Gazeta de Portugal.
266:
D
Solution: Mango of fruit types are Alphonso, Fernandina, and Malcorado. Also known as Goa Mankur, Kurad, Malcorado, Corado etc., Mankurad Mango is the most popular variety that is available throughout Goa. It has a long history of cultivation and is known exclusively as a table fruit.
267:
A
Solution: Panaji is the Capital City of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Panaji, also spelled Panjim, town, capital of Goa state, western India. It lies on the estuary of the Mandavi River at the river's mouth on the Arabian Sea.
268:
A
269:
A
Solution: Panaji city has the only Municipal Corporation in Goa. The Corporation of the City of Panaji is the oldest civic institution in Asia. It received the status of a Portuguese city in 1843. It is also the world's smallest municipal corporation, catering to the civic needs of Goa's capital city of Panjim.
270:
D
Solution: The State Fruit of Goa is actually the Cashew nut. Traditionally Grown Cashews in Goa. Our cashews are traditionally grown and processed right in Goa, preserving an integral component of local culture and heritage. Cashew is an important plantation crop in Goa.
271:
B
Solution: The Indian Army Operation Vijay was conducted to release Goa from Portuguese rule. Operation Vijay, the operation by the Military of India that led to the capture of Goa, Daman and Diu and Anjediva Islands. Operation Vijay to push back infiltrators in the Kargil War.
272:
A
273:
C
274:
B
Solution: Goa is the only state in India with an UCC. It has a common family law called the Goa Civil Code which governs all individuals irrespective of religion, ethnicity, linguistic origins, etc. The Goa Civil Code is based on Portuguese Civil Code.
275:
D
Solution: The REDD+ program is a concept under UNFCC. It was adopted to drive climate change mitigation in the developing countries by providing results based payment. The REDD+ Himalayas program is in line with this global program. It was launched in 2016 to curb deforestation and degradation of the forests. The UN-REDD program involves UNEP, UNDP and also the FAO. It is a complementary program to the REDD+. It helps the countries develop capabilities to achieve the targets set by REDD+. It supports national REDD+ programs across the world. The program uses financial incentives to drive the action against climate change.
276:
C
Solution: The Millennium Development Goals are eight international development goals that were officially established the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000. It was the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration. All 193 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve these goals by the year 2015. These are goals: • Child mortality rates, • Child and Maternal Health, • Promoting gender equality and empowering women, • Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, • Environment & Sustainability.
277:
D
Solution: The State Governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat have proposed to sign agreement on the Damanganga - Pinjal river inter-linking project. The Central Water Commission accorded inter-state clearance to the Kaleshwaram irrigation project. The Kaleshwaram project is an off-shoot of the original Pranahitha-Chevella Lift Irrigation Scheme. The Kaleshwaram project has provision for the storage of about 148 tmc ft with plans of utilising 180 tmc ft by lifting at-least 2 tmc ft water every day for 90 flood days. The project is designed to irrigate 7,38,851 hectares of land. Kalasa-Banduri project is a part of the Mahadayi river water-sharing plan between Goa & Karnataka. Karnataka plans to divert a meagre 7.56 tmc of its Mahadayi basin contribution to the Malaprabha dam to meet the drinking water needs of the twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad and the surrounding towns and villages.
278:
B
Solution: Mahadayi river water dispute is a dispute between Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. Mahadayi River also known as Mondovi in Goa actually originates from a cluster of 30 springs near Bhimgad in Karnataka and forms into a river at Degaon village in Khanapur Taluk of Belagavi district. Vansadhara river dispute is dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The Vansadhara originates in Odisha and flows into the Bay of Bengal after traversing 154 kms in Odisha and 82 kms in Andhra Pradesh. The river is common border for about 29 kms in the two states.
279:
D
Solution: Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh, Samajwadi party in Uttar Pradesh. The Telugu Desam Party is a regional Indian political party active in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The party was founded by N. T. Rama Rao on 29 th March 1982. All India Forward Blocs in West Bengal and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party in Goa. Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party was Goa's first ruling party after the end of Portuguese colonial rule in 1961. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in Jharkhand and Shivsena in Maharashtra. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is a State political party in the Indian state of Jharkhand which was founded by Binod Bihari Mahato.
280:
D
281:
D
282:
C
Solution: The northern part of the Western Coastal Plain of India is known as the Konkan coast. It extends from Daman to Goa.
283:
D
Solution: On 15 th July, 2021, Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai was sworn in as the 22 nd Governor of the State of Goa. He is serving as the 19 th Governor of Goa state.
284:
B
Solution: Gazetta de Goa is Goa's first newspaper. The Gazeta de Goa was first launched on 22 nd December 1822.
285:
C
Solution: Built sometime during 1025 - 1050 AD, the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the tallest, the largest and the most stunning in the Khajuraho complex. With about 870 spectacular sculptures, it is considered to be the spiritual abode of Lord Shiva.
286:
A
Solution: Michael's Church, Anjuna, founded in 1595, is dedicated to S. Miguel, and celebrates the feasts of S. Miguel (29 th September) and Nossa Senhora Advogada (second week of January). There are three large chapels in the parish .
287:
A
Solution: 14 Enchanting Festivals in Goa (2022) From Carnivals to Fiestas.
288:
D
Solution: In 2012, Goa's most popular game football has been declared as the Official State Sports. The government has also proposed to set up Goa State Football Development Council which will be headed by acclaimed cardio logist Dr Rufino Monteiro.
289:
A
Solution: The Se Catedral de Santa Catarina, known as Se Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman and the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies. It is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa located in Old Goa, India.
290:
B
Solution: North East Sustainable Development Goals Conclave 2020 Commenced in Guwahati, Assam.
291:
C
Solution: The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is a 208.5 km 2 (80.5 mi 2 ) protected area in the Indian state of Goa in the Western Ghats of South India. It is located in the North Goa District, Sattari taluka near the town of Valpoi.
292:
C
Solution: While Kerala retained its rank as the top with a score of 75, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu both took the second spot with a score of 74.
293:
A
Solution: Present and Past Members of Parliament from Goa. 1 Rajya Sabha member and 2 Lok Sabha members are elected.
294:
C
Solution: Indian Jasmine or common Jasmine are state flower of Andhra Pradesh and Red Jasmine is state flower of Goa.
295:
B
Solution: Francisco de Almeida was the first Portuguese viceroy of Goa. Francisco de Almeida, soldier, explorer, and the first viceroy of Portuguese Goa. In 1505 he was appointed as the first governor and viceroy of the Portuguese State of India.
296:
D
Solution: P. P. Shirodkar is the first speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Pandurang Purushottam Shirodkar was a freedom fighter and first speaker of Goa Assembly. He was born in Indian state of Goa, studied Law in Portuguese India and worked as an editor with Navashakti daily in Mumbai.
297:
C
Solution: Portuguese was the last ruler of Goa. Raja Savai Veer Sadashiv Rajendra Basavling Wodeyar, Goa's last king who later became feudatory of Portuguese, passed away at Belgaum.
298:
C
Solution: Bangladesh is to be the country in focus at the 51 st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Bangladesh was country of focus in the festival with four films of the country included in 'country of focus' section.
299:
B
Solution: Four prominent themes or the proper goals of human life are enshrined in Hinduism. The purpose of life for Hindus is to achieve four aims, called Purusharthas . These are dharma, kama, artha and moksha. These provide Hindus with opportunities to act morally and ethically and lead a good life.
300:
D
Solution: Football is the most popular sport in Goa. Many prominent clubs from Goa participate in national league. Goa has produced four players who have captained Indian national team.
301:
A
Solution: Factory Act 1948 was amended by Goa government to allow women to work in night shifts. In 13 Indian states, women can only be employed for night-shifts if their employers comply with a set of conditions mandated under their Shops and Establishments Acts. These conditions are levied to ensure safety, health, and 'adequate protection of privacy, dignity and honour' of the woman employees.
302:
C
Solution: Konkani is the official language of Goa. Konkani is spoken by some 2.5 million people, mainly on the central west coast of India, where it is the official language of Goa state. It is also associated particularly with the city of Mangalore in southwestern Karnataka and is spoken especially along the west coast of Maharashtra state.
303:
C
Solution: John F. Fernandez is the first Rajya Sabha MP from Goa. John F. Fernandez is an Indian politician from Goa. He was elected to the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, twice from 1987 - 1993 and 1993 - 1999. Fernandez is a member of the Indian National Congress Party.
304:
C
Solution: Francisco de Melo was appointed as the first bishop of Goa. Francisco Xavier da Piedade Rebelo was a prelate of Goan origin, the first Goan to head the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, as apostolic administrator sede plena.
305:
C
Solution: Panaji 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.
306:
A
Solution: Goa is divided into 2 districts: North Goa and South Goa, which are further divided into 12 talukas.
307:
C
Solution: The Portuguese conquest of Goa occurred when the governor Afonso de Albuquerque captured the city in 1510 from Adil Shahis.
308:
B
Solution: The 12 Lakes in Goa that are a Perfect Natural Recluse. Goa has its beaches and they are beautiful and exquisite, no doubt.
309:
D
Solution: It was then that the viceroy moved to Panjim. It continued to be the de jure capital of Goa until 1843, when the capital was shifted to Panjim (Ponnje in Konkani, Nova Goa in Portuguese and Panaji in Hindi).
310:
D
Solution: On 19 th January, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju was given the responsibilities of Union Minister of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) Shripad Yesso Naik, who is in hospital and undergoing treatment after a road accident.
311:
C
Solution: At a distance of 13 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand and 40 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station, The Church of Our Lady of Miracles also known as St. Jerome's Church is situated at Mapusa in North Goa. The Church of Our Lady of Miracles was originally built by the Portuguese in 1594.
312:
A
Solution: The town was established by a Portuguese noble man Deao Jose Paulo de Almeida, the dean of the church in 1787 AD after he moved there just five years after the conquest of Quepem sub-district by the Portuguese.
313:
A
Solution: On the top of the temple's doorway is a Sanskrit Nagari inscription mentioning the commencement date of the construction of the temple by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, dated 13 th November 1668. Saptakoteshwar is the most popular incarnation of Lord Shiva in Goa.
314:
B
Solution: This city serves as the headquarters of the Mormugao sub-district. It was founded in 1543 and remained in Portuguese hands until 1961, when the territory was lost to India. Vasco da Gama, 1 st Count of Vidigueira was the first European to reach India by sea.
315:
B
316:
B
Solution: The Mahadayi/Mandovi River, pronounced also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. The Mandovi and the Zuari are the two primary rivers in the state of Goa.
317:
C
Solution: The Mhadei sanctuary is located in the North-east of Goa, in the taluka of Sattari.
318:
A
Solution: Nehru stadium in Fatorda is the biggest stadium in Goa. Usually hosting football matches, it also occasionally hosts international cricket matches.
319:
D
Solution: The term of the Legislative Assembly is five years, unless dissolved earlier. Presently, it comprises 40 members who are directly elected from single-seat constituencies. 1 constituency is reserved for candidates of the Scheduled Castes.
320:
C
Solution: Mormugao Port is located in the town of Mormugao, Goa, India. It has a naturally protected open-type harbour, that lies on the southern part of the mouth of the river Zuari.
321:
C
Solution: Nearest railway station is located at Margao which is approximately 39 kilometers away. Travelers can easily hire a taxi or take a bus from the railway station to reach Panaji.
322:
A
Solution: The Saptakoteshwar temple at Narve in Goa, India, is considered to be one of the six great sites of temples of Shiva in the Konkan area.
323:
A
Solution: There are 19 railway stations in Goa. The main Goa railway station is Vasco da Gama.
324:
A
Solution: According to history researcher Prajal Sakhardande it was built in the 12 th century by the Kadamba queen Kamladevi and is not made of basalt, as it is believed, but of grey black talc chlorite schist soap stone.
325:
D
Solution: Veteran poet from Kerala R. S. Bhaskar won the Sahitya Akademi award 2020 for his collection of poems 'Yugparivartanacho Yatri' in the Konkani section.
326:
C
Solution: The first novel published by a Goan was Os Brahamanes (The Brahmans) by Francisco Luis Gomes, published in 1866.
327:
D
Solution: Jaspal Singh, a 1996 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Arunachal Pradesh - Goa - Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, has been posted to the state as Director General of Police (DGP) of Goa.
328:
A
Solution: Sonsogor is the highest peak in the state of Goa. An elevation of 1,026 metres above sea level. It is located at the Trijunction of Sattari taluka, North Goa district, Goa.
329:
B
Solution: Dempo Sports Club is the first Goan football club to win Rovers Cup. The club has also won 14 Goa League Champions Cups, 4 Rovers Cups, 2 Indian Super Cups, Federation Cup in 2004, and Durand Cup in 2006.
330:
A
Solution: Resource Mobilization Theory is based on the assumption that the nature of social movement is 'goal-oriented'. The resource mobilization theory invokes the importance of the availability of suitable resources in the birth of a social movement.
331:
A
Solution: The state flower of Goa is Red jasmine. It also known as crossandra infundibuliformis, Abolim was notified as the state flower in the early 1970s because of its importance in Goa's socio-cultural life.
332:
C
Solution: Pratapsingh Rane was the first Chief Minister after Goa attained statehood in 1987.Vishwajit Pratapsingh Rane is an Indian politician and a cabinet Minister in the Government of Goa headed by Pramod Sawant. He is the son of Pratapsingh Raoji Rane who is a former Chief Minister of Goa and an incumbent Indian National Congress party MLA in the Goa Legislative Assembly.
333:
B
Solution: Pramod Sawant is the Current Chief Minister of Goa. Pramod Sawant is an Indian politician who is the 13 th and current Chief Minister of Goa. Sawant represents the Sanquelim constituency in the Goa Legislative Assembly and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is an Ayurveda Medical practitioner by profession.
334:
A
Solution: Deepuji Rana was leading the rebels in Goa in the Revolt of 1857.
335:
C
Solution: Pratapsingh Rane, chief minister of Goa later became speaker of Legislative Assembly. Pratapsingh Rane, a 10-time legislator, is Goa’s longest serving MLA. He also holds a record for having served as chief minister of the state for six terms, a little less than 16 years, between 1980 and 2007.
336:
C, G
Solution: T. B. Cunha is also known as the "Father of Goan nationalism". He was the organizer of the first independence movement to liberate Goa from Portuguese rule. Cunha was born on 2 April 1891 in the village Chandor in Goa.
337:
C
Solution: Pratapsingh Rane is the longest serving Chief Minister of Goa. Pratapsingh Rane of the Indian National Congress, during whose reign Goa had achieved statehood, is the longest-serving officeholder, with over 15 years across four discontinuous stints.
338:
B
Solution: B. Sudarshan Reddy was appointed as first Lokayukta of Goa. The President of India granted her assent to the Goa Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in May 2012.
339:
A
Solution: The full convertibility of the Indian currency means that the rupee is freely exchangeable into other international currencies and vice versa.
340:
B
Solution: The Twelfth Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution Act, 1962, incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as the eighth Union territory of India. Amending the First Schedule to the Constitution. India acquired control of Goa, Daman and Diu from Portugal in December 1961.
341:
B
Solution: Goa was discovered by Vasco Da Gama. His initial voyage to India was the first to link Europe and Asia by an ocean route, connecting the Atlantic and the Indian oceans and, in this way, the West and the East. He reached Goa on 11 th September 1524 but died at Kochi three months later.
342:
A
Solution: Built in 1541, the Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is located in the town center of Panaji, Goa’s state capital and is one of the main attractions of the town. The chapel was later rebuilt, in 1619, into the church that stands there today.
343:
A
Solution: It has a deep natural harbour and remains Goa's chief port. In 1917, thirty-one settlements were carved out of the Salcete region to form Morumugao with Mormugao seaport as its headquarters.
344:
A
Solution: Presently there are six wildlife sanctuaries in Goa: The Bondla Wildlife sanctuary at Bondla (8 sq km) The Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary at Mollem (133 sq km)
345:
A
Solution: The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for football matches situated in Margao, Goa, India.
346:
A
Solution: The most famous church in Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus is a marvel of baroque architecture. This 16 th century church is a UNESCO Heritage site and contains the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, the famous Jesuit saint.
347:
A
Solution: Konkani language, Indo-Aryan language of the Indo-European language family. Konkani is spoken by some 2.5 million people, mainly on the central west coast of India, where it is the official language of Goa state.
348:
C
Solution: Panaji, also spelled Panjim, town, capital of Goa state, western India. It lies on the estuary of the Mandavi River at the river's mouth on the Arabian Sea.
349:
C
Solution: There are 13 named mountains in Goa. Sosogad is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Vagueri.
350:
C
Solution: The site was the location of a fort built by Muslim ruler Adil Shah called Shahpura, whose name the Portuguese altered to Chapora. It is now become a popular tourist spot and offers a view north across the Chapora river to Pernem, south over Vagator and also far out to the Arabian Sea in the West.
351:
A
Solution: Anjunem Keri Dam is located on the Sanquelim-Belgaum highway in Chorla ghat. The Anjunem Keri dam was completed in 1989. It is a Gravity Masonry dam, with a maximum height of 42.8 m. (140 ft) above the deepest bed level.
352:
B
Solution: The Chapora fort, located in North Goa in mouth of Chapora River, was built by the Portuguese in 1617. The Chapora Fort is in North Goa, 21.7 kilometers from Panaji and just 700 meters from the Vagator beach. It is located on a hill just above the Vagator beach, with the Chapora beach on the other side.
353:
A
Solution: On 30 th May 1987 Goa attained statehood (while Daman and Diu became a separate union territory), and Goa was reorganised into two districts, North Goa and South Goa.
354:
A
Solution: The dam is a composite earth-cum-masonry dam of 42.7 metres (140 ft) height with a water spread area of 24 km 2 (9.3 sq mi) in south goa.
355:
B
Solution: The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, built in 1543, is the oldest of the Old Goa churches still standing.
356:
B
Solution: Margao is a major station and is known by the railway officials as Madgaon. Madgaon railway station is the most preferred station for passengers to reach Goa.
357:
A
Solution: In September 2015, all 193 Member States of the United Nations adopted a plan for achieving a better future for all - laying out a path over the next 15 years to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect our planet.
358:
A
359:
A
Solution: Dabolim Airport is located in the village of Dabolim in Goa. It is the only airport in the state and operates as a civil enclave in a military airbase named INS Hansa.
360:
B
Solution: The referendum offered the people of Goa a choice between continuing as a union territory or merging with the state of Maharashtra and the majority chose the former. On 30 th May 1987, the union territory was split, and Goa was made India's twenty-fifth state, with Daman and Diu remaining a union territory.
361:
B
Solution: Calangute Beach is a 4 mile long beach that lies between Baga and Candolim beach.
362:
A
Solution: Ravi Naik was the Sixth CM of Goa. Ravi Naik has been the lone legislator in Goa who was a national volleyball player. He has been chief minister for just a six-day stint in 1994.
363:
D
Solution: Antonio Lawrence Jerry Braganza is known as the 'Father of Konkani Cinema'. Mogacho Anvddo was the first film in Konkani and was produced and directed by Al Jerry Braganza. It was released on 24 th April 1950. This day is celebrated as Konkani Cinema Day.
364:
C
Solution: Ravindra Kelekar was the first winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani literature. On 26 th February 1975, the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, recognized Konkani as an independent language. The first Sahitya Akademi Award for a work in Konkani was won by Kelekar for his travelogue, Himalayant, in 1977.
365:
A
Solution: Pundalik Naik is the writer of the novel Acchev. He served as the President of Goa Konkani Akademi of the Government of Goa since 2002. His novel Acchev is the first Konkani novel to be translated into English, is considered a landmark in the history of the language.
366:
D
Solution: Purushottam Kakodkar was the first President of the Goa Konkani Akademi from 1984 - 1996. He was a prominent politician and social worker.
367:
A
Solution: Goa on India's western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19 th December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonized. The fight for freedom began in the 1940s as India inched closer to independence from British rule. The Portuguese rule lasted for about 450 years, and heavily influenced Goan culture, cuisine, and architecture.
368:
B
Solution: Konkani is the official language of Goa. It is one of the 22 Scheduled languages mentioned in the 8 th schedule of the Indian Constitution and the official language of the Indian state of Goa.
369:
C
Solution: Ravindra Kelekar won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Himalayant. It is the first Sahitya Akademi Award for a work in Konkani was won by Kelekar for his travelogue, Himalayant, in 1977.
370:
C
Solution: Tourism is primary Industry in Goa. It is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter, whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see many Indian tourists.
371:
C
Solution: FAME is the national scheme of the central Government has recently sanctioned 670 electric buses to Maharashtra
Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh. The full form of FAME is Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicle. FAME India scheme is an incentive scheme that encourages the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles.
372:
C
Solution: Dayanand Bandodkar was the first Chief Minister of Goa after the territory was returned to India by Portugal. Since 1963
thirteen people have served as the Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu union territory and of Goa state.
373:
B
Solution: A 1976 resolution by the Goa assembly demanding full statehood
Goa finally became a state on 30 th May 1987. Daman and Diu were separated from Goa and continue to be administered as the Union territory of Daman and Diu.
374:
C
Solution: The basilica was commissioned by the religious order of the Jesuits
its construction began in 1594 and the church was consecrated in 1605. The basilica was built specifically to house the relics of St Francis Xavier (1506 - 52), which were shifted to the basilica in 1624.
375:
B
Solution: Goa the Name in the later Vedic period when the Hindu epic "Mahabharata" was written, Goa has been referred to with the Sanskrit name "Gomantak", a word with many meanings, signifying mostly a fertile land
but however, it is the Portuguese who gave Goa its name.
376:
B
Solution: Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1969. It was established as the animal rescue centre of Forest Department at in the year 1969
Bondla zoo was accorded the status of “Small Zoo” by the Central Zoo Authority in the year 2006. Bondla Zoo is the only zoological park in the state of Goa.
377:
A
Solution: Reis Magos is a village located on the northern bank of the Mandovi River in Bardez, Goa, opposite to the capital city of Panjim. The village is famous for two of Goa's famous structures
the Reis Magos Fort, and the Reis Magos Church - the first church in Bardez.
378:
D
Solution: The Basilica of Bom Jesus (Portuguese: Basilica do Bom Jesus
Konkani: Borea Jezuchi Bajilika) is a Roman Catholic basilica located in the Goa state, situated in the Konkan region of India.
379:
D
Solution: 1530 AD Nino da Cunha (Portuguese Governor) transferred his capital from Cochin to Goa. The Portuguese Governor
Nino da Cunha transferred his capital from Cochin to Goa in 1530 AD and established factories at San thome and Hughli. In 1534 AD, he captured Diu and Bassein from the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah.
380:
C
Solution: The construction of Basilica of Bom Jesus was completed in 1605. The basilica was commissioned by the religious order of the Jesuits
its construction began in 1594 and the church was consecrated in 1605. The basilica was built specifically to house the relics of St. Francis Xavier, which were shifted to the basilica in 1624.
381:
C
Solution: The Longest beach of Goa is Colava Beach. Situated six kilometers away from Margao in South Goa
Colava Beach is one of the less crowded beaches in Goa. It is connected to Benaulim Beach and is popular for its white sandy shores, clean clear water and overall tranquil atmosphere. The beach stretches about 20 kilometers along the Arabian Sea, the longest among Goa beaches and known as the oldest beach in Goa.
382:
B
Solution: Se Cathedral is the largest Church in Goa. The Se Cathedral was built to commemorate the victory of Afonso Albuquerque, which was won on the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria
this edifice is the largest church in Asia. It is the Cathedral of the Archbishop of Goa.
383:
B
Solution: Although Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is the smallest of all the wildlife sanctuaries in Goa, it is also the most popular with children, families and eco-tourists. Its convenient location in the Ponda Taluka combined with its manageable size of just 8 sq. km
make it an ideal destination for a day trip.