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21.	The Battle of Goa in 1638 was fought between Portuguese and-
a.	British
b.	Spanish
c.	Dutch
d.	Mughal Option “C” is correct. The Battle of Goa in 1638 was fought between Portuguese and Dutch. Pedro da Silva and later Antonio Teles de Meneses, fought off a large Dutch fleet sent to block the port colony of Goa, commanded by Admiral Adam Westerwolt, who was badly defeated at this encounter.

22.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer. Assertion(A) Fusion Process Theory was developed by Chris Argyris and E.W. Bakke. Reason (R) It held that both organisation and individual uses one another to meet up their own goal.
a.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b.	Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c.	A is true, but R is false
d.	A is false, but R is true Option “A” is correct.

23.	Which one is the first colored Konkani film?
a.	Boglantt
b.	Tapaswini
c.	Girestkai
d.	Mog ani Moipass Option “D” is correct. Mog ani Moipass is the first colored Konkani film. It was produced under the banner of Chripton Motion Pictures by Tony Coutinho and Chris Perry and released in 1977.

24.	Which is the Goa state Animal?
a.	Blackbuck Antilope cervicapra
b.	Asiatic lion Panthera leo persica
c.	Gaur/Gavoredo in Konkani Bos gaurus
d.	None of These Option “C” is correct.

25.	In 1996, Goa cricket team recorded its first victory in Ranji Trophy history against-
a.	Bihar
b.	Punjab
c.	Tamil Nadu
d.	Karnataka Option “D” is correct. In 1996, Goa cricket team recorded its first victory in Ranji Trophy history against Karnataka. It was held on 24^th October 1996.

26.	Who has been appointed as new Goa’s brand ambassador to promote yoga?
a.	Balkrishna
b.	Namrata Menon
c.	Jaggi Vasudev
d.	Ramdev Option “B” is correct. Yoga instructor and fitness expert Namrata Menon was appointed Goa’s brand ambassador to promote the ancient system of physical and mental practices in the coastal state. The state health department announced the appointment of Menon.

27.	The Longest beach of Goa is-
a.	Baga Beach
b.	Calangute Beach
c.	Colava Beach
d.	Anjuna Option “C” is correct. The Longest beach of Goa is Colava Beach. Situated six kilometers away from Margao in South Goa; Colava Beach is one of the less crowded beaches in Goa. It is connected to Benaulim Beach and is popular for its white sandy shores, clean clear water and overall tranquil atmosphere. The beach stretches about 20 kilometers along the Arabian Sea, the longest among Goa beaches and known as the oldest beach in Goa.

28.	Who was the First Governor of Goa State?
a.	B. Rachalah
b.	Khurshed Alam Khan
c.	Gopal Singh
d.	S. C. Jamir Option “C” is correct. Gopal Singh was the First Governor of Goa. Singh was the Governor of Goa from May 1987, earlier the Lieutenant Governor of Goa and first Governor of Nagaland. Singh was nominated member of Rajya Sabha from 3^rd April 1962 to 2^nd April 1968.

29.	Who is the first Governor of Goa after the formation of Goa State?
a.	B. Rachaiah
b.	Gopal Singh
c.	P. C. Alexander
d.	Khurshed Alam Khan Option “B” is correct. Gopal Singh is the first Governor of Goa after the formation of Goa. Dr. Gopal Singh was an Indian Governor and politician. He was also a former head of the country’s Minorities’ Commission and a writer. Singh was the Governor of Goa from May 1987, earlier the Lieutenant Governor of Goa and first Governor of Nagaland. Singh was nominated member of Rajya Sabha from 3^rd April 1962 to 2^nd April 1968.

30.	Which is the Goa state Tree?
a.	Asna Terminalia elliptica
b.	Sacred fig Ficus religiosa
c.	Chinar Platanus orientalis
d.	None of These Option “A” is correct. Asna Terminalia elliptica is the state tree of goa. Terminalia Elliptica or the ‘Indian Laurel’ is the State tree of Goa. A few other names of this tree are Mati, Asna, Saj or Crocodile Bark Tree.

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