Goa Odyssey: Top 100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers

History

11. Q: When was Goa liberated from Portuguese rule?
    A: December 19, 1961
12. Q: Who was the first Governor of Goa?
    A: Gopal Singh
13. Q: Which famous Portuguese explorer first landed in Goa?
    A: Vasco da Gama
14. Q: What was the capital of Portuguese India before Panaji?
    A: Old Goa
15. Q: Which movement led to the liberation of Goa from Portuguese rule?
    A: Goa Liberation Movement
16. Q: What is the name of the famous 16th-century church in Old Goa?
    A: Basilica of Bom Jesus
17. Q: Who was the leader of the Azad Gomantak Dal during the Goa liberation struggle?
    A: Vishwanath Lawande
18. Q: Which treaty resulted in the annexation of Goa into India?
    A: The treaty was not involved; it was a military operation called Operation Vijay.
19. Q: Who was the Portuguese Viceroy during the construction of the Basilica of Bom Jesus?
    A: Francisco da Gama
20. Q: Which historical figure is associated with the St. Francis Xavier’s remains in Goa?
    A: St. Francis Xavier