Goa is the smallest state of India. It is within the Konkan regions in Western India. The state can boast of being one of the most favorite haunts for domestic and international tourists. Beautiful sea-beaches and lush greenery are always the centre of attractions.
Maharashtra shares boundaries with it in the North of it, Karnataka does it from east and south whereas Arabian sea is in its western part. This is the richest state of India with high GDP per capita income. The capital of the state is Panaji.
We are preparing some General Knowledge and Current Affairs Related Questions. These question may be helpful in SSC, IBPS and Goa State Competitive exams.
Read Goa GK and Current Affairs Questions with Answers
Q. What is the date of Goa’s establishment ?
Answer – 30th May 1987
Q. What is the largest city of the state ?
Answer – Vasco da Gama
Q. How many districts does Goa have ?
Answer – Two
Q. Who is the governor of the state ?
Answer – Sh. P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
Q. Who is the Chief Minister of Goa ?
Answer – Mr. Pramod Sawant after the demise of Mr Manohar Parrikar ( BJP )
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Q. How many Legislative Assembly seats does Goa have ?
Answer – 40 seats
Q. Which party claimed highest seats in March 2017 Assembly Election ?
Answer – Congress (17 Seats)
Q. How many MLAs are needed to form Govt in Goa ?
Answer – 21 ( 40/2 +1)
Q. What is the total area of Goa ?
Answer – 3702 sq km
Q. Total population of Goa and its rank population-wise ?
Answer – 1457723 and rank is 26th as per 2011 census
Q. What is the literacy rate in Goa ?
Answer – 88.7%. It is the 3rd most literate state in the country.
Q. What is official language of Goa ?
Answer – Konkani
Q. Which period does Mahadeva Temple belong to ?
Answer – Kadamba period
Q. What is Se Cathedral at Old Goa an example of ?
Answer – Portuguese Architecture
Q. How many seats does Goa have for Lok Sabha ?
Answer – Two
Q. Seat for Rajya Sabha ?
Answer – Only 1
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