Question

In which year was Goa awarded statehood?
1. 1987
2. 1960
3. 2013
4. 1966

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1987

The correct answer is 1987.

• Goa is India's smallest state by area.
• Goa remained under Portuguese administration even after India gained independence in 1947.
• After a 36-hour battle, the Indian Army invaded and captured Goa in 1961.
• Goa, Daman, and Diu merged to become the union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu.
• Goa was granted statehood in 1987.
• From 19 December 1961 until 30 May 1987, the territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu was a union territory of India.
• Every year on December 19, Goa commemorates its liberation.
• The Indian government eventually recognised Konkani as Goa's official language in February 1987.
• Pratapsingh Rane, the first Chief Minister of the newly established state, had previously served as Chief Minister of Goa, Daman, and Diu.