Goa State

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

A
Assistance to women Self Help Groups
B
Cleaning of Beaches
C
Vaccination to Children
D
Assistance to schools

Correct Answer

Assistance to women Self Help Groups

More Questions on Goa

  • Q. Which sea is to the west of Goa?
    A)Dead
    B)Black
    C)Caspian
    D)Arabian
    Answer: Arabian
  • Q. What is the name of the Offshore Patrol Vessel launched by Goa Shipyard, that is constructed for the Indian Coast Guard?
    A)ICGS Kavaratti
    B)ICGS Saksham
    C)ICGS Ganga
    D)ICGS Sakshi
    Answer: ICGS Saksham
  • Q. Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Goa
    A)Ravi S. Naik
    B)Pratapsingh Rane
    C)Dayanand Bandodkar
    D)Manohar Parrikar
    Answer: Pratapsingh Rane
  • Q. 6.4 billion USD was spent by UNCCD member states to combat land degradation between 2017 and 2019. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. The Land Degradation Neutrality Fund/ LDNF is aimed at achieving sustainable development goal no.15. 2. The fund is managed by the World Bank. Select the correct option:
    A)Only 2 is correct
    B)Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
    C)Only 1 is correct
    D)Both 1 and 2 are correct
    Answer: Only 1 is correct
  • Q. What is the State dance of Goa?
    A)Kathak
    B)Kuchipudi
    C)Dhalo
    D)Odissi
    Answer: Dhalo
  • Q. Who is the first Governor of Goa?
    A)Maj. Gen. K. S. Himmatsinhji
    B)Sh. Om Parkash
    C)Lt. Gen. K. Bhadur Singh
    D)Sh. Bhagawan Sahay
    Answer: Maj. Gen. K. S. Himmatsinhji
  • Q. What is the total Geographical Area of Goa State?
    A)1,429 Square Miles
    B)3,429 Square Miles
    C)429 Square Miles
    D)4,209 Square Miles
    Answer: 1,429 Square Miles
  • Q. Which beach in Goa has blue water?
    A)Anjuna Beach
    B)Calangute Beach
    C)Palolem Beach
    D)None of these
    Answer: Palolem Beach
  • Q. When was Borim formed?
    A)1892
    B)1891
    C)1894
    D)1890
    Answer: 1894
  • Q. Who built the Fort Anjediva on the Anjadip Island
    A)Francisco de Almeida
    B)Lopo Soares de Albergaria
    C)Nuno Vaz de Castelo Branco
    D)Afonso de Albuquerque
    Answer: Francisco de Almeida
  • Q. Where is the Salaulim Dam is situated?
    A)Onda
    B)Navelim
    C)South Goa
    D)None of these
    Answer: South Goa
  • Q. How many districts in Goa?
    A)4
    B)5
    C)2
    D)7
    Answer: 2
  • Q. When the Capital of Goa Shifted from Old Goa to Panjim
    A)1843
    B)1885
    C)1990
    D)1889
    Answer: 1843
  • Q. Which state is to the north of Goa?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Kerala
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Maharashtra
  • Q. Who among the following Portuguese Governors transferred his headquarters from Cochin to Goa?
    A)Francisco de Almeida
    B)Alfonso d Albuquerque
    C)Martin Alfonso de Souza
    D)Nino da Cunha
    Answer: Nino da Cunha
  • Q. When was Fort Aguada established?
    A)1621
    B)1620
    C)1612
    D)1630
    Answer: 1612
  • Q. Who built the Aguada fort?
    A)Abhiras
    B)Batapuras
    C)Portuguese
    D)None of these
    Answer: Portuguese
  • Q. When was Anjunam Keri Dam established?
    A)1980
    B)1978
    C)1989
    D)1986
    Answer: 1989
  • Q. Which one is the headquarters of South Goa district?
    A)Mapusa
    B)Ponda
    C)Vasco da Gama
    D)Margao
    Answer: Margao
  • Q. Christine Sinclair, who recently became the world’s all-time leading goal scorer in football, belongs to which country?
    A)Brazil
    B)Canada
    C)Italy
    D)Argentina
    Answer: Canada

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