1: Who was the ruler of Goa before it becomes a part of India?
Ans. Portuguese
2: Which is to be the country in focus at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa?
Ans. Bangladesh
3: In which year the Operation Vijay was conducted resulting in the annexation of Goa?
Ans. 1961
4: Which the official language of Goa?
Ans. Konkani
5: In which year Goa recognised as a State?
Ans. 1987
6: Dabolim Airport in Goa is operated as a civil enclave in which naval air base?
Ans. INS Hansa
7: Which is the largest city by areawise in Goa?
Ans. Vasco da Gama
8: How many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are adopted by the United Nations?
Ans. 17
9: Which is the longest beach in Goa?
Ans. Colava Beach
10: When did Albuquerque acquire Goa?
Ans. 1510
11: Which is the largest Church in Goa?
Ans. Se Cathedral
12: Which ports of India is located at the mouth of the Zuvari-estuary in Goa?
Ans. Marmagao Port
13: Who is the first Chief Minister of Goa, Daman and Diu union territory after annexation with India?
Ans. Dayanand Bandodkar
14: What is the literacy rate of Goa according to 2011 census?
Ans. 88.70
15: Which country has announced referendum to add climate goals in its Constitution?
Ans. France
16: Which is the highest peak in Goa?
Ans. Sonsogor
17: Which city was host to NITI Aayog’s ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conclave 2020’?
Ans. Guwahati
18: Which article states that the Goa Legislative Assembly is to consist of not less than 30 members?
Ans. 371-I
19: Total number of districts in Goa?
Ans. 2
20: Union Minister Smriti Irani recently launched a welfare scheme named ‘Yashaswini’ from Goa. What does the scheme aim at?
Ans. Assistance to women Self Help Groups
21: In which year, the Portuguese defeated the Bijapur sultan Yousuf Adil Shah?
Ans. 1510
22: Which are the two basin countries of the “Goascoran River”?
Ans. Honduras and El Salvador
23: What was the name of the Indian Army Operation conducted to release Goa from Portuguese rule?
Ans. Operation Vijay
24: Who has been appointed as new Goa’s brand ambassador to promote yoga?
Ans. Namrata Menon
25: The first konkani film “Mogacho Anvddo” was released in the year?
Ans. 1950
26: At which Congress session did Dadabhai Naoroji announce that Swaraj was the goal of lndia’s political efforts?
Ans. Calcutta session of 1886
27: The Goa University was established in the year?
Ans. 1985
28: Which leader led the Revolt of 1857 in Goa?
Ans. Deepuji Rana
29: The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research is located in?
Ans. Vasco da Gama
30: Which Governor is known to have abolished the practice of Sati in Goa?
Ans. Afonso de Albuquerque
31: The Goa “Liberation Day” is celebrated on?
Ans. 19th December
32: Who was given the Best Goalkeeper award in 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
Ans. Hope Solo
33: Which is the headquarters of South Goa district?
Ans. Margao
34: How many players have reached the 100-goal mark in EPL?
Ans. 28
35: In which year Goa captured and annexed by the Portuguese?
Ans. 1510
36: Who is the top goal-scorer of the I-League?
Ans. Ranti Martins
37: Which is the official flower of Goa?
Ans. Jasmine
38: Atal Setu, which is in news recently, is built across which river in Goa?
Ans. Mandovi
39: Who is the first Governor of Goa after the formation of Goa State?
Ans. Gopal Singh
40: Which Union minister has inaugurated the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centre in Goa?
Ans. Shripad Naik
41: Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Goa?
Ans. Pratapsingh Rane
42: The 56th Liberation Day of Goa is celebrated on which date in India?
Ans. December 19
42: Which is officially state recognised fruit in Goa?
Ans. Cashew
44: In which year, Goa was declared as India’s 25th state?
Ans. 1987
45: Goa was captured by Albuqurque from ruler of which state?
Ans. Bijapur
46: Which city has the only Municipal Corporation in Goa?
Ans. Panaji
47: Which will be the first big state after Goa to use EVMs with VVPAT?
Ans. Gujarat
48: In which year the Churches and convents of Goa were declared a World Heritage Site?
Ans. 1986
49: What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Index?
Ans. 116th
50: Total number of members in the Goa Legislative Assembly is?
Ans. 40
51: Who is the Director general of police in Goa?
Ans. Mukesh Kumar Meena
52: Who is known as the ‘Father of Konkani cinema’?
Ans. Al Jerry Braganza
53: Which state is to the North of Goa?
Ans. Maharashtra
54: The first novel published by a Goan was?
Ans. The Brahmans
55: Who was the first Portuguese vicerai of Goa?
Ans. Francisco de Almeida
56: Which is the first film in Konkani language?
Ans. Mogacho Anvddo
57: Who is the first Goan to receive Padma Shri award?
Ans. Balkrishna Bhagwant Borkar
58: Which article in Indian constitution is a special provision for Goa?
Ans. 371
59: Which is the Primary Industry in Goa?
Ans. Tourism
60: The Dudhsagar Falls is located on the?
Ans. Mandovi River
61: Which is the first Wildlife Sanctuary of Goa?
Ans. Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary
62: Which Sea is to the west of Goa?
Ans. Arabian
63: Which is officially recognised State mammal of Goa?
Ans. Gaur
64: Which is the first Goan football club to win Rovers Cup?
Ans. Dempo S.C
65: Who is the first Goan to receive Padma Vibhushan award?
Ans. Vithalrao Nagesh Shirodkar
66: The first printing press in Goa was established in the year?
Ans. 1556
67: The official league in Goa, called the First division began in?
Ans. 1951
68: Who is also known as the “Father of Goan nationalism”?
Ans. T. B. Cunha
69: Who is the first Goan to receive Padma Bhushan award?
Ans. Kershasp Tehmurasp Satarawala
70: Which is the first Konkani novel to be translated into English?
Ans. Acchev
71: Who is the the first Goan origin person to win an Arjuna Award?
Ans. Leslie Buddy D’Souza
72: Who is the first winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Konkani literature?
Ans. Ravindra Kelekar
73: The first Panchayat Elections were held in Goa in the year?
Ans. 1961
74: Ravindra Kelekar won the Sahitya Akademi Award for?
Ans. Himalayant
75: Which is the first product of Goa to receive GI (Geographical indication) tag?
Ans. Cashew feni
76: Who is the first Rajya Sabha MP from Goa?
Ans. John F. Fernandez
77: Who built the Fort Anjediva on the Anjadip Island?
Ans. Francisco de Almeida
78 Goa State Museum was established in India?
Ans. 1977
79: Who was appointed as the first bishop of Goa?
Ans. Francisco de Melo
80: In 1996, Goa cricket team recorded its first victory in Ranji Trophy history against?
Ans. Karnataka
81: Operation Vijay was started on?
Ans. 17th December, 1961
82: Who is the first woman parliamentarian from Goa?
Ans. Sanyogita Rane
83: The Battle of Goa in 1638 was fought between Portuguese and?
Ans. Dutch
84: Who is the first woman Chief Minister of Goa?
Ans. Shashikala Kakodkar
85: The construction of Basilica of Bom Jesus was completed in the year?
Ans. 1605
86: In which year the Mollem National Park was established?
Ans. 1978
87: Which day is celebrated as Konkani Cinema Day?
Ans. 24th April
88: Who is the first Goan footballer to receive the Arjuna Award?
Ans. Brahmanand Sankhwalkar
89: Which is Goa’s first newspaper?
Ans. Gazetta de Goa
90: Asia’s only Naval Aviation Museum is located in?
Ans. Bogmalo
91: Which is the most populated Goa Assembly constituency?
Ans. Vasco Da Gama
92: In which year, Goa hosted the “International Film Festival of India” for the first time?
Ans. 2004
93: Goa Public Service Commission was established in the year?
Ans. 1988
94: Who was appointed as the first Indian Bishop of the Catholic Church?
Ans. Matheus de Castro
95: World Goa Day is observed on?
Ans. 20th August
96: The Goa State Central Library was established in the year?
Ans. 1832
97: Who is the first winner of the Gomant Vibhushan award?
Ans. Anil Kakodkar
98: Who is the first winner of the Jnanpith Award for Konkani language?
Ans. Ravindra Kelekar
99: Who was appointed as first Lokayukta of Goa?
Ans. B. Sudarshan Reddy
