Goa

41.Atal Setu, which is in news recently, is built across which river in Goa?
a.Harmal
b.Mandovi
c.Terekhol
d.Galjibag

Option “B” is correct.
It is constructed by the GIDC and engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro. This is the third bridge across Mandovi River. It is named as ATAL SETU in memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpeyee.
42.The State Bird of Goa is-
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
The State Bird of Goa is Yellow-Throated Bulbul. The flame throated bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds and the state bird of Goa. It is found only in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India.
43.What’s the name of Goa was refereed in Mahabharata?
a.Govarashtra
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Govarashtra of Goa was refereed in Mahabharata. Gomanta was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. It was an extension of the kingdom of Yadavas at Dwaraka. It is identified to be the Goa state of India, situated in the western coast. It was the southernmost extent of the region, occupied by the Yadava clans, finding explicit mention in Mahabharata.
44.Which one is the first product of Goa to receive GI (Geographical indication) tag?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Cashew feni is the first product of Goa to receive GI tag. Feni is a brew made from coconut or cashew fruits. It is the first liquor product in the country to obtain ‘Heritage Drink’ status and got its GI certification in 2000. Feni was first manufactured in Goa in the 1600s, after the Portuguese imported the cashew plant from Brazil to India.
45.Country’s First Cashless State –
a.Goa
b.Haryana
c.
d.Sikkim

Option “A” is correct.
Goa will become the first cashless state in India. People are buying perishables like meat, fish, vegetables or everything by using their phones.
46.Who was the first Portuguese viceroy of Goa?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
Francisco de Almeida was the first Portuguese viceroy of Goa. Francisco de Almeida, soldier, explorer, and the first viceroy of Portuguese Goa. In 1505 he was appointed as the first governor and viceroy of the Portuguese State of India.
47.Who is the first speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
P. P. Shirodkar is the first speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Pandurang Purushottam Shirodkar was a freedom fighter and first speaker of Goa Assembly. He was born in Indian state of Goa, studied Law in Portuguese India and worked as an editor with Navashakti daily in Mumbai.
48.Who was the last ruler of Goa?
a.French
b.Dutch
c.Portuguese
d.Britishers

Option “C” is correct.
Portuguese was the last ruler of Goa. Raja Savai Veer Sadashiv Rajendra Basavling Wodeyar, Goa’s last king who later became feudatory of Portuguese, passed away at Belgaum.
49.Which is to be the country in focus at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa?
a.France
b.Russia
c.Bangladesh
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Bangladesh is to be the country in focus at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Bangladesh was country of focus in the festival with four films of the country included in ‘country of focus’ section.
50.How many prominent themes or the proper goals of human life are enshrined in Hinduism?
a.Five
b.Four
c.
d.Seven

Option “B” is correct.
Four prominent themes or the proper goals of human life are enshrined in Hinduism. The purpose of life for Hindus is to achieve four aims, called Purusharthas . These are dharma, kama, artha and moksha. These provide Hindus with opportunities to act morally and ethically and lead a good life.
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