Q. The first printing press in Goa was established in the year
A)1578 B)1602 C)1556 D)1626
Answer: 1556
Q. India has been trying to highlight the importance of disaster resilient infrastructure on the international forum. In this light, consider the following statements: 1. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is to be discussed for the first time in G7 meeting. 2. Sendai Framework is one of the major agreements that will aid the case for CDRI. 3. CDRI looks to leverage its case using the provisions of Sustainable development goal 8. Which of the above statements are correct? Select the correct option:
A)1 and 2 B)2 only C)1 and 3 D)1 only
Answer: 2 only
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the western coastal plains of India: 1. The Western coastal plains are known as Konkan from Daman to Goa. 2. The Plains are narrower in the North and wider in the South. Which of the above Statement(s) is/are correct?
A)Only 2 B)Both 1 and 2 C)Only 1 D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Q. When was Tambdi Surla temple built?
A)13th century B)12th century C)10th century D)11th century
Answer: 12th century
Q. Which beach is near to Goa Airport?
A)Bogmalo beach B)Butterfly beach C)Calangute beach D)None of these
Answer: Bogmalo beach
Q. Which Union minister has inaugurated the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre in Goa?
A)Vishwajit Rane B)Rajnath Singh C)Smiriti Irani D)Shripad Naik
Answer: Shripad Naik
Q. In which year, Goa hosted the “International Film Festival of India” for the first time
A)2005 B)2006 C)2004 D)2007
Answer: 2004
Q. In what taluka is the Mhadei sanctuary found?
A)Calangute B)Sattari C)Carapur D)None of these
Answer: Sattari
Q. When was Candolim formed?
A)13th century B)11th century C)16th century D)14th century
Answer: 16th century
Q. Which one is the official language of Goa
A)Hindi B)Konkani C)English D)Marathi
Answer: Konkani
Q. What was the old name of Goa?
A)Gomanchala B)Gopakapattam C)Gopakapattana D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Q. Which pair of rivers is connected by the Cumbharjua canal?
A)Zuari B)Mapusa River C)Mandovi D)Both A and B
Answer: Both A and B
Q. Which chief minister of Goa later became speaker of Legislative Assembly?
A)Ravi Naik B)Pratapsingh Rane C)Dayanand Bandodkar D)Shashikala Kakodkar
Answer: Pratapsingh Rane
Q. Name of the Capital City of Goa state is
A)Dispur B)Lucknow C)Panaji D)Nanital
Answer: Panaji
Q. Which state is to the north of Goa?
A)Tamil Nadu B)Kerala C)Maharashtra D)Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Maharashtra
Q. Which sea is to the west of Goa?
A)Dead B)Black C)Caspian D)Arabian
Answer: Arabian
Q. Where is the Mayem Lake is situated?
A)Margao B)Bicholim C)Onda D)Mapusa
Answer: Bicholim
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