Goa State

Q. Who named Goa?

A
Portuguese
B
Batapuras
C
Abhiras
D
Bhojas

Correct Answer

Portuguese

More Questions on Goa

  • Q. Where is the Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National Park is situated ?
    A)Mollem
    B)Morjim
    C)Navelim
    D)None of these
    Answer: Mollem
  • Q. Who built the Chapora fort?
    A)Abhiras
    B)Adil Shah
    C)Portuguese
    D)None of these
    Answer: Adil Shah
  • Q. Arrange the following states in descending order of the percentage of urbanization as per 2011 Census 1. Kerala 2. Mizoram 3. Goa 4. Tamil Nadu Choose the correct option:
    A)3, 2, 4, 1
    B)2, 3, 1, 4
    C)3, 4, 1, 2
    D)2, 1, 3, 4
    Answer: 3, 2, 4, 1
  • Q. Who was appointed as the first bishop of Goa
    A)Andre de Santa Maria
    B)Francisco de Melo
    C)Domingos Torrado
    D)Jorge de Santa Luzia
    Answer: Francisco de Melo
  • Q. With reference to the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) program being carried out in the Himalayan states, consider the following statements: 1. Under the REDD+ program, developing nations receive results-based payment. 2. UN-REDD program helps the countries develop the ability to meet the REDD+ goals. 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: Both 1 and 2 are correct
  • Q. Who ruled Goa first?
    A)Mauryas
    B)Batapuras
    C)Abhiras
    D)None of these
    Answer: Mauryas
  • Q. What is the rank of India in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index?
    A)97
    B)120
    C)77
    D)137
    Answer: 120
  • 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. Which is the smallest district in Goa?
    A)Guirim
    B)Panaji
    C)Margao
    D)Mandrem
    Answer: Panaji
  • Q. What is the famous church in Goa?
    A)Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
    B)Basilica of Bom Jesus
    C)Basilica of Bom Jesus
    D)None of these
    Answer: Basilica of Bom Jesus
  • Q. Which is the smallest river in Goa?
    A)Mandovi River
    B)Zuari River
    C)Baga River
    D)Terekhol River
    Answer: Baga River
  • 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. 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. How many stadiums are there in Goa?
    A)Four Stadiums
    B)Three Stadiums
    C)Five Stadiums
    D)Seven Stadiums
    Answer: Three Stadiums
  • Q. In the year 2020, R. S. Bhaskar won the Sahitya Akademi Award for
    A)Chitralipi
    B)Manthan
    C)The Words
    D)Yugparivartancho Yatri
    Answer: Yugparivartancho Yatri
  • 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
    Answer: Assistance to women Self Help Groups
  • Q. When was Calangute Beach established?
    A)1460
    B)1459
    C)1469
    D)1480
    Answer: 1469
  • Q. In which state do we find Fort Aguada?
    A)Goa
    B)Kerala
    C)Karnataka
    D)None of these
    Answer: Goa
  • Q. Who founded Gomantak Praja Mandal?
    A)Ravindra Kelekar
    B)Afonso de Albuquerque
    C)Ram Manohar Lohia
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ram Manohar Lohia

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