Goa(General Knowledge > Indian States ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

Question 1. Which is the Goa state Animal?

Gaur/Gavoredo in Konkani Bos gaurus
Asiatic lion Panthera leo persica
Blackbuck Antilope cervicapra
None of these

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> Gaur/Gavoredo in Konkani Bos gaurus

Question 2. Which one is the largest city by areawise in Goa

Vasco da Gama
Panaji
Margao
Ponda

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> Vasco da Gama

Question 3. In which year, the Portuguese moved the capital from Old Goa to Panjim

1834
1840
1843
1856

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> 1843

Question 4. Who replaced Francisco Sardinha as Goa's chief minister in 2000?

Churchill Alemao
Wilfred De Souza
Luizino Faleiro
Manohar Parrikar

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> Manohar Parrikar

Question 5. How long was the tenure of Laxmikant Parsekar

5 years, 126 days
1 years, 156 days
2 years, 136 days
None of These

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> 2 years, 136 days

Question 6. In which year recognized as a state

July 26, 1991
June 30 1986
May 30 1987
None of These

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> May 30 1987

Question 7. Who was the ruler of Goa before it becomes a part of India

British
Dutch
Portuguese
French

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> Portuguese

Question 8. Which state is to the north of Goa?

Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh

Explanation:-

Answer: Option C. -> Maharashtra

Question 9. UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica of Bom Jesus was built in which century?

19th Century
17th Century
18th Century
16th Century

Explanation:-

Answer: Option D. -> 16th Century

Question 10. Which one is the highest peak in Goa

Sonsogor
Vagheri Peak
Braganza Ghats
None of the above

Explanation:-

Answer: Option A. -> Sonsogor