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The document contains a quiz about Goa, covering general knowledge questions on its capital, official language, statehood date, colonial history, geography, economy, and cultural traditions. Key answers include Panaji as the capital, Konkani as the official language, and tourism as the largest industry. It also highlights significant landmarks such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dudhsagar Falls.

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The document contains a quiz about Goa, covering general knowledge questions on its capital, official language, statehood date, colonial history, geography, economy, and cultural traditions. Key answers include Panaji as the capital, Konkani as the official language, and tourism as the largest industry. It also highlights significant landmarks such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus and Dudhsagar Falls.

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1.

General Questions

1. What is the capital of Goa?

A. Vasco da Gama

B. Panaji

C. Margao

D. Calangute

Answer: B. Panaji

2. Which language is the official language of Goa?

A. Marathi

B. Portuguese

C. Konkani
D. Hindi

Answer: C. Konkani

3. Goa became a state of India on which date?

A. 19 December 1961

B. 30 May 1987

C. 15 August 1947

D. 1 November 1956

Answer: B. 30 May 1987

2. History and Culture

4. Who were the colonial rulers of Goa before its liberation in 1961?

A. Dutch

B. Portuguese
C. French

D. British

Answer: B. Portuguese

5. Which famous church in Goa houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier?

A. Se Cathedral

B. Church of St. Francis of Assisi

C. Basilica of Bom Jesus

D. Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

Answer: C. Basilica of Bom Jesus

6. What is the state animal of Goa?

A. Indian Bison (Gaur)

B. Leopard
C. Nilgai

D. Indian Elephant

Answer: A. Indian Bison (Gaur)

3. Geography and Tourism

7. Which is the longest river in Goa?

A. Mandovi

B. Zuari

C. Sal

D. Chapora

Answer: B. Zuari

8. Name the famous waterfall in Goa known for its scenic beauty.
A. Jog Falls

B. Dudhsagar Falls

C. Athirappilly Falls

D. Kempty Falls

Answer: B. Dudhsagar Falls

9. Which fort in Goa is located near the Mandovi River?

A. Chapora Fort

B. Aguada Fort

C. Reis Magos Fort

D. Tiracol Fort

Answer: C. Reis Magos Fort

4. Economy and Infrastructure


10. What is Goa’s largest industry?

A. Fishing

B. Mining

C. Tourism

D. Agriculture

Answer: C. Tourism

11. Goa's Dabolim Airport is officially known as:

A. Goa International Airport

B. Mopa Airport

C. Vasco Airport

D. South Goa Airport


Answer: A. Goa International Airport

5. Festivals and Traditions

12. Which festival in Goa is celebrated during the monsoon season?

A. Carnival

B. Sao Joao

C. Shigmo

D. Christmas

Answer: B. Sao Joao

13. Fugdi is a traditional dance form of which state?

A. Maharashtra

B. Goa
C. Karnataka

D. Kerala

Answer: B. Goa

6. Miscellaneous

14. Goa shares its northern border with which Indian state?

A. Karnataka

B. Maharashtra

C. Gujarat

D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: B. Maharashtra

15. What is the state bird of Goa?


A. Kingfisher

B. Ruby-throated yellow bulbul

C. Peacock

D. Koel

Answer: B. Ruby-throated yellow bulbul

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