Goa GK

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Goa GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question 381 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Write a short note on Coastal Plains. What is the Second sentence in the audio?
A
The Peninsular plateau is flanked by stretch of narrow coastal strips, running along the Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of Bengal on the east.
B
The western coast, sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, is a narrow plain. It consists of three sections. The northern part of the coast is called the Konkan (Mumbai - Goa), the central stretch is called the Kannad Plain while the southern stretch is referred to as the Malabar coast.
C
The plains along the Bay of Bengal are wide and level. In the northern part, it is referred to as the Northern Circar, while the southern part is known as the Coromandel Coast. Large rivers such as the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri have formed extensive delta on this coast. Lake Chilika is an important feature along the eastern coast.
D
None of the above
Question 381 Explanation: 
A coastal plain is flat, low-lying land adjacent to a sea coast. A fall line commonly marks the border between a coastal plain and a piedmont area.
Question 382 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the broadly spoken language of Goa?
A
Kannada
B
Konkani
C
Marathi
D
Telugu
Question 382 Explanation: 
Konkani is spoken by some 2.5 million people, mainly on the central west coast of India, where it is the official language of Goa state.
Question 383 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
..... Tamil book published in Goa
A
Thambiran vanakkam
B
Thirukural
C
Either (A) or (B)
D
Neither (A) nor (B)
Question 384 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society.
A
Life below water
B
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
C
Zero hunger
D
Partnerships for the goals
Question 384 Explanation: 
of civil society is that, when the private sector is recognised as having a growing part to play in governance, it can be a privileged role; the private sector may have special access that those from other spheres, including civil society, do not.
Question 385 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the literacy rate of Goa (2011)?
A
75.65%
B
88.70%
C
95.70%
D
None of these
Question 385 Explanation: 
Literacy Rate: - As per the 2011 Census, Literacy rate for Goa is 87.40 per cent as against 82.01 per cent in 2001 Census.
Question 386 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following Statements:
  1. The marketing concepts includes a goa orientation to remind managers that achieving long term organizational goals is as important as satisfying customers.
  2. In a particular site the archaeologists discovered that humans were buried with goats!!
  3. Goats and sheep's are the treasures of changpas.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
A
Only 1, 2
B
Only 2, 3
C
Only 1, 2, 3
D
Only 1, 3
Question 387 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which century did Portuguese merchants first land in Goa?
A
17th
B
14th
C
15th
D
16th
Question 387 Explanation: 
In 1510, the Portuguese conquered Goa from Adil Shah of Bijapur.
Question 388 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pre -intended goal of NDA IV government was
A
sabka saath sabka vikas
B
sabka sath sabka vikas sabka vishwas
C
sab sabke saath
D
None of the above
Question 389 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the smallest state in terms of size?
A
Sikkim
B
Manipur
C
Goa
D
Rajasthan
Question 389 Explanation: 
2011 Census
RankStatePopulation
1Lakshadweep64473
2Daman and Diu243247
3Chandigarh1055450
Question 390 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India's only Naval Aviation Museum is located in
A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Goa
Question 390 Explanation: 
The Naval Aviation Museum is a military museum located in Bogmalo, 6 km from Vasco da Gama, Goa, India.
Question 391 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The most famous sport in in Goa is
A
Hockey
B
Cricket
C
Football
D
Chess
Question 391 Explanation: 
What is the most popular sport in Goa?
  • Football (soccer)
  • Field hockey.
  • Golf.
  • Cricket.
Question 392 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Goa produces large quantities of .....
A
rice
B
coconut
C
cashew
D
all the above
Question 392 Explanation: 
Rice is the main agricultural crop, followed by areca nut, cashew and coconut. The fishing industry provides employment for about forty thousand people of Goa.
Question 393 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was a major similarity between the goals of leaders of the Chinese Communist Revolution, such as Mao Zedong, and the goals of leaders of the Mexican Revolution, such as Emiliano Zapata, in the early 20th century?
A
Advocacy of a global workers' revolution
B
Active encouragement for integration into the global economy
C
Concern primarily with improving conditions for urban factory workeres
D
Support for redistribution of land to poor peasants
Question 394 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who ruled Goa for 450 years?
A
Dutch
B
British
C
Portuguese
D
French
Question 394 Explanation: 
The Portuguese rule lasted for about 450 years, and heavily influenced Goan culture, cuisine, and architecture. In 1961, the Indian Army invaded and annexed Goa after a 36 hour battle. The region was incorporated as a union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
Question 395 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the features of the Western coastal plains? What is the Fourth sentence in the audio?
A
The western coast is sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
B
It is a narrow plain.
C
It consists of three sections.
D
The northern part of the coast is called the Konkan (Mumbai - Goa), the central stretch is called the Kannad Plain while the southern stretch is referred to as the Malabar coast.
Question 395 Explanation: 
The most important characteristics of the Western Coastal Plain are sandy beaches, coastal sand-dunes, mud-flats, lagoons, alluvial tracts, estuaries, lateritic -platforms and residual hills.
Question 396 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which team scored the only hockey goal against India in the entirety of the 1936 Summer Olympics?
A
The USA
B
Germany
C
Japan
D
France
Question 396 Explanation: 
Field hockey at the Games of the XI Olympiad
Dates4–15 August 1936
Teams11
Medalists
India Germany Netherlands
Question 397 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which goal is being described? - Allow people to have quality jobs opportunities and good working conditions.
A
Decent work and economic growth
B
Reduce inequalities
C
Responsible consumption and production
D
Partnership for the goals
Question 397 Explanation: 
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Economic growth should be a positive force for the whole planet. This is why we must make sure that financial progress creates decent and fulfilling jobs while not harming the environment.
Question 398 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
East and Southeast Asia:A long-term goal of Ho Chi Minh was.....
A
to free Vietnam from foreign domination
B
to unite Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
C
to hold free elections in Vietnam
D
to make South Vietnam a free nation
Question 398 Explanation: 
The country was Vietnam, and the man was Ho Chi Minh, who led communist-controlled North Vietnam and wanted to take over South Vietnam to create an independent, unified communist country.
Question 399 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Click the options below which are all Indian States.
A
Goa
B
Telangana
C
Delhi
D
Only (A) & (B)
Question 399 Explanation: 
Currently, there are 29 states (including Jammu and Kashmir) and seven Union Territories in India. In the month of November 2000, India obtained three new states – Chattisgarh formed out of Madhya Pradesh, Uttaranchal from Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand from Bihar.
Question 400 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The coast extending Mumbai - Goa is locally known as?
A
Konkan
B
Malabar coast
C
Northern Cicar
D
Kannad Plain
Question 400 Explanation: 
The region consists of three sections: the Northern part of the coast is called the Konkan (Mumbai to Goa), the central stretch is called the Kanara or the "Karavali", while the southern stretch is referred to as the Malabar Coast.
There are 400 questions to complete.