Goa GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

Although Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is the smallest of all the wildlife sanctuaries in Goa, it is also the most popular with children, families and eco-tourists. Its convenient location in the Ponda Taluka combined with its manageable size of just 8 sq. km; make it an ideal destination for a day trip.

In the year 1651 was baptized in the Chapel under the choir. He made a hard effort to win the place for Goan Clergy to establish the Goan branch of St. Philip Neri Oratorians, a congregation of secular priests.

Goa on India's western coast was freed from Portuguese rule on 19^th December 1961, more than four centuries after it was colonised. The fight for freedom began in the 1940s as India inched closer to independence from British rule.

The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1969 to protect a remote and vulnerable area of forest lining the Goa - Karnataka border.

Curchorem-Cacora, the Foundation Stone was laid on 19^th April, 2001, by the Hon. Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Manohar Parrikar & Hon. Minister for Law, Shri Ramarao Dessai. Curchorem-Cacora is a Municipal Council city in district of South Goa, Goa. The Curchorem-Cacora city is divided into 12 wards for which elections are held every 5 years.

The first incarnation of this fort was a military outpost, built in 1493 by the Adil Shahi Sultanate of Bijapur. The Reis Magos Fort was initially used to house Viceroys and other dignitaries who were arriving from or departing to Portugal.

Goa variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan.

North Goa and South Goa, which are further divided into 12 talukas.

Cumbarjua's history dates back to the early 15^th century.

Towards South Goa, along the Goa- Karnataka border, lies the second largest wildlife sanctuary of Goa. It may not harbour many species of animals but the rich flora and abundance of birds in myriads of shades make a visit to the place worthwhile.