{"id":697745,"date":"2023-11-30T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T11:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=697745"},"modified":"2025-07-28T14:53:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:23:52","slug":"gk-questions-on-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-goa\/","title":{"rendered":"GK Questions on Goa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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Our <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/general-knowledge\/simple-quiz-questions-gk-questions\/\"><strong>General Knowledge<\/strong><\/a> section covers a wide range of topics related to the state of Goa, including General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), World Sports, World Geography, Modern Indian History, Ancient Indian History, Medieval Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Economy, Indian Culture, Computer Awareness, Books &amp; Authors, Indian Politics, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quiz_On_Goa_With_Answers\"><\/span>Quiz On Goa With Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Question: How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are adopted by the United Nations?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 17<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the longest beach in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Colava Beach<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: When did Albuquerque acquire Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 1510<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the largest Church in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Se Cathedral<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which ports of India is located at the mouth of the Zuvari-estuary in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Marmagao Port<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who is the first Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu union territory after annexation with India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Dayanand Bandodkar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What is the literacy rate of Goa according to 2011 census?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 88.70<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which country has announced referendum to add climate goals in its Constitution?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. France<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the highest peak in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Sonsogor<\/p>\n<div class=\"d-grid gap-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/\"> <button class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"width: 100%; cursor: pointer;\" type=\"button\"><strong>Also Read: List of GK Questions<\/strong> <\/button> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Question: Which city was host to NITI Aayog\u2019s \u2018Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conclave 2020\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Guwahati<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which article states that the Goa Legislative Assembly is to consist of not less than 30 members?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 371-I<br \/>\n<strong>Question: Total number of districts in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Union Minister Smriti Irani recently launched a welfare scheme named \u2018Yashaswini\u2019 from Goa. What does the scheme aim at?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Assistance to women Self Help Groups<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: In which year, the Portuguese defeated the Bijapur sultan Yousuf Adil Shah?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 1510<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which are the two basin countries of the \u201cGoascoran River\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Honduras and El Salvador<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What was the name of the Indian Army Operation conducted to release Goa from Portuguese rule?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Operation Vijay<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who has been appointed as new Goa\u2019s brand ambassador to promote yoga?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Namrata Menon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: The first konkani film \u201cMogacho Anvddo\u201d was released in the year?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 1950<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: At which Congress session did Dadabhai Naoroji announce that Swaraj was the goal of lndia\u2019s political efforts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Calcutta session of 1886<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the first film in Konkani language?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Mogacho Anvddo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who is the first Goan to receive Padma Shri award?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Balkrishna Bhagwant Borkar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which article in Indian constitution is a special provision for Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 371<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the Primary Industry in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Tourism<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: The Goa University was established in the year?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 1985<br \/>\n<strong>Question: Which leader led the Revolt of 1857 in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Deepuji Rana<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research is located in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Vasco da Gama<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which Governor is known to have abolished the practice of Sati in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Afonso de Albuquerque<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: The Goa \u201cLiberation Day\u201d is celebrated on?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 19th December<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who was given the Best Goalkeeper award in 2015 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Hope Solo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the headquarters of South Goa district?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Margao<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: How many players have reached the 100-goal mark in EPL?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 28<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: In which year Goa captured and annexed by the Portuguese?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 1510<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who is the top goal-scorer of the I-League?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Ranti Martins<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the official flower of Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Jasmine<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Atal Setu, which is in news recently, is built across which river in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Mandovi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who is the first Governor of Goa after the formation of Goa State?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Gopal Singh<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which Union minister has inaugurated the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Shripad Naik<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who is the Director general of police in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Mukesh Kumar Meena<\/p>\n<div class=\"d-grid gap-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/gk-questions\/gk-questions-on-bihar\/\"> <button class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"width: 100%; cursor: pointer;\" type=\"button\"><strong>Also Read: GK Questions On Bihar<\/strong> <\/button> <\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Question: Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Pratapsingh Rane<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: The 56th Liberation Day of Goa is celebrated on which date in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. December 19<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is officially state recognised fruit in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Cashew<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: In which year, Goa was declared as India\u2019s 25th state?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 1987<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Goa was captured by Albuqurque from ruler of which state?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Bijapur<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which city has the only Municipal Corporation in Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Panaji<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which will be the first big state after Goa to use EVMs with VVPAT?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Gujarat<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: In which year the Churches and convents of Goa were declared a World Heritage Site?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 1986<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What is the India\u2019s rank in the 2017 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 116th<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Total number of members in the Goa Legislative Assembly is?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 40<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who is known as the \u2018Father of Konkani cinema\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Al Jerry Braganza<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which state is to the North of Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Maharashtra<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: The first novel published by a Goan was?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. The Brahmans<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Who was the first Portuguese vicerai of Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Francisco de Almeida<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: The Dudhsagar Falls is located on the?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. Mandovi River<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Which is the first Wildlife Sanctuary of Goa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans. 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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.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_came_first_in_Goa\"><\/span>Who came first in Goa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVasco da Gama was the first European to ever reach India via the Cape of Good Hope.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_Goa_famous_for\"><\/span>What was Goa famous for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Goa state, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_nickname_of_Goa\"><\/span>What is the nickname of Goa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Nickname of Goa is Pearl of the Orient or the Rome of the East.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_CM_in_Goa\"><\/span>Who is CM in Goa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPramod Pandurang Sawant\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_states_does_Goa_have\"><\/span>How many states does Goa have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Indian state of Goa is divided into two districts: North Goa and South Goa.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the general knowledge about the state Goa?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Goa is the smallest state in India in terms of land area and ranks as the fourth-smallest in terms of population. 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