Goa Odyssey: Top 100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Literature and Arts

71. Q: Who is known as the ‘Father of Konkani literature’?
    A: Shenoi Goembab
72. Q: Which Goan writer won the Jnanpith Award for his contribution to literature?
    A: Ravindra Kelekar
73. Q: What is the main theme of the literary works of Laxmanrao Sardessai?
    A: Social issues and Goan culture
74. Q: Which form of theatre is traditional to Goa?
    A: Tiatr
75. Q: Who is the famous Goan artist known for his modernist paintings?
    A: Francis Newton Souza
76. Q: What is the primary focus of the Goa Kala Academy?
    A: Promoting art and culture
77. Q: Which Goan poet is known for his contributions to Konkani poetry?
    A: Bakibab Borkar
78. Q: What is the name of the famous Goan folk dance performed during festivals?
    A: Dekhni
79. Q: Which Goan writer is known for his satirical works?
    A: Pundalik Naik
80. Q: Which Goan festival celebrates the harvest season with folk dances and music?
    A: Shigmo