States of India: Discover Goa: Quiz on the Land of Beaches and Beyond Quiz 8

States of India: Discover Goa: Quiz on the Land of Beaches and Beyond Quiz 8

Embark on a journey through India's smallest state with our exciting quiz on Goa! Test your knowledge about this vibrant land known for its sun-kissed beaches, rich Portuguese heritage, vibrant festivals, and lush green landscapes. From the architectural marvels of Old Goa to the serene spice plantations and bustling flea markets, this quiz will take you on a virtual tour of Goa's history, culture, cuisine, and more.

Whether you're a beach lover, a history enthusiast, or a foodie, this quiz is your chance to explore the unique charm of Goa. So, dive in and discover how much you really know about this tropical paradise!

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1. What is the literal meaning of the word “Goa” in Sanskrit?

Cow
Salt
Land of Rivers
Forest

2. Which Goan fort is situated on an island?

Chapora Fort
Reis Magos Fort
Aguada Fort
Corjuem Fort

3. Which Goa beach is ideal for paragliding?

Candolim Beach
Arambol Beach
Anjuna Beach
Colva Beach

4. Which Goan cartoonist received the Padma Shri award?

R.K. Laxman
Mario Miranda
Sudhir Tailang
Abu Abraham

5. Who is the Goan freedom fighter known as the ‘Father of Goan Nationalism’?

T.B. Cunha
Purushottam Kakodkar
Tristão Bragança Cunha
Ram Manohar Lohia

6. Which Goan author won the Sahitya Akademi Award for the novel Karmelin?

Damodar Mauzo
Pundalik Naik
Victor Rangel-Ribeiro
Mario Cabral e Sá

7. Which Goan cricketer played for the Indian national cricket team?

Swapnil Asnodkar
Dilip Sardesai
Pravin Tambe
Saurabh Netravalkar

8. Who is the Goan footballer honored with the Padma Shri?

Climax Lawrence
Brahmanand Sankhwalkar
Derrick Pereira
Bruno Coutinho

9. Which Goan historian authored "Concise History of Goa"?

Teotonio R. de Souza
Jose Pereira
Dr. Celsa Pinto
Anthony Lobo

10. Who is known as the ‘Nightingale of Goa’?

Lorna Cordeiro
Remo Fernandes
Usha Uthup
Suman Sridhar

11. Which Goan fashion designer gained international fame?

Wendell Rodricks
Manish Malhotra
Ritu Kumar
Sabyasachi Mukherjee

12. Which Goan environmentalist is known for advocating coastal preservation?

Claude Alvares
Ramesh Desai
Sudarshan Amonkar
James D’Souza

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