GK Questions on Goa

GK Questions on Goa With Answer

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Quiz On Goa With Answers

Question: How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are adopted by the United Nations?

Ans. 17

Question: Which is the longest beach in Goa?

Ans. Colava Beach

Question: When did Albuquerque acquire Goa?

Ans. 1510

Question: Which is the largest Church in Goa?

Ans. Se Cathedral

Question: Which ports of India is located at the mouth of the Zuvari-estuary in Goa?

Ans. Marmagao Port

Question: Who is the first Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu union territory after annexation with India?

Ans. Dayanand Bandodkar

Question: What is the literacy rate of Goa according to 2011 census?

Ans. 88.70

Question: Which country has announced referendum to add climate goals in its Constitution?

Ans. France

Question: Which is the highest peak in Goa?

Ans. Sonsogor

Question: Which city was host to NITI Aayog’s ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conclave 2020’?

Ans. Guwahati

Question: Which article states that the Goa Legislative Assembly is to consist of not less than 30 members?

Ans. 371-I
Question: Total number of districts in Goa?

Ans. 2

Question: Union Minister Smriti Irani recently launched a welfare scheme named ‘Yashaswini’ from Goa. What does the scheme aim at?

Ans. Assistance to women Self Help Groups

Question: In which year, the Portuguese defeated the Bijapur sultan Yousuf Adil Shah?

Ans. 1510

Question: Which are the two basin countries of the “Goascoran River”?

Ans. Honduras and El Salvador

Question: What was the name of the Indian Army Operation conducted to release Goa from Portuguese rule?

Ans. Operation Vijay

Question: Who has been appointed as new Goa’s brand ambassador to promote yoga?

Ans. Namrata Menon

Question: The first konkani film “Mogacho Anvddo” was released in the year?

Ans. 1950

Question: At which Congress session did Dadabhai Naoroji announce that Swaraj was the goal of lndia’s political efforts?

Ans. Calcutta session of 1886

Question: Which is the first film in Konkani language?

Ans. Mogacho Anvddo

Question: Who is the first Goan to receive Padma Shri award?

Ans. Balkrishna Bhagwant Borkar

Question: Which article in Indian constitution is a special provision for Goa?

Ans. 371

Question: Which is the Primary Industry in Goa?

Ans. Tourism

Question: The Goa University was established in the year?

Ans. 1985
Question: Which leader led the Revolt of 1857 in Goa?

Ans. Deepuji Rana

Question: The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research is located in?

Ans. Vasco da Gama

Question: Which Governor is known to have abolished the practice of Sati in Goa?

Ans. Afonso de Albuquerque

Question: The Goa “Liberation Day” is celebrated on?

Ans. 19th December

Question: Who was given the Best Goalkeeper award in 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup?

Ans. Hope Solo

Question: Which is the headquarters of South Goa district?

Ans. Margao

Question: How many players have reached the 100-goal mark in EPL?

Ans. 28

Question: In which year Goa captured and annexed by the Portuguese?

Ans. 1510

Question: Who is the top goal-scorer of the I-League?

Ans. Ranti Martins

Question: Which is the official flower of Goa?

Ans. Jasmine

Question: Atal Setu, which is in news recently, is built across which river in Goa?

Ans. Mandovi

Question: Who is the first Governor of Goa after the formation of Goa State?

Ans. Gopal Singh

Question: Which Union minister has inaugurated the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre in Goa?

Ans. Shripad Naik

Question: Who is the Director general of police in Goa?

Ans. Mukesh Kumar Meena

Question: Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Goa?

Ans. Pratapsingh Rane

Question: The 56th Liberation Day of Goa is celebrated on which date in India?

Ans. December 19

Question: Which is officially state recognised fruit in Goa?

Ans. Cashew

Question: In which year, Goa was declared as India’s 25th state?

Ans. 1987

Question: Goa was captured by Albuqurque from ruler of which state?

Ans. Bijapur

Question: Which city has the only Municipal Corporation in Goa?

Ans. Panaji

Question: Which will be the first big state after Goa to use EVMs with VVPAT?

Ans. Gujarat

Question: In which year the Churches and convents of Goa were declared a World Heritage Site?

Ans. 1986

Question: What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index?

Ans. 116th

Question: Total number of members in the Goa Legislative Assembly is?

Ans. 40

Question: Who is known as the ‘Father of Konkani cinema’?

Ans. Al Jerry Braganza

Question: Which state is to the North of Goa?

Ans. Maharashtra

Question: The first novel published by a Goan was?

Ans. The Brahmans

Question: Who was the first Portuguese vicerai of Goa?

Ans. Francisco de Almeida

Question: The Dudhsagar Falls is located on the?

Ans. Mandovi River

Question: Which is the first Wildlife Sanctuary of Goa?

Ans. Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary

GK Questions on Goa (FAQs)

What is the general knowledge about the state Goa?

Goa is the smallest state in India in terms of land area and ranks as the fourth-smallest in terms of population. It boasts the highest GDP per capita among all Indian states, with a per capita GDP that is two and a half times higher than the national average.

Who came first in Goa?

Vasco da Gama was the first European to ever reach India via the Cape of Good Hope.

What was Goa famous for?

The Goa state, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship.

What is the nickname of Goa?

The Nickname of Goa is Pearl of the Orient or the Rome of the East.

Who is CM in Goa?

Pramod Pandurang Sawant

How many states does Goa have?

The Indian state of Goa is divided into two districts: North Goa and South Goa.