Q. Consider the following statements about Goa:
1.Goa was part of the Mauryan Empire and later came under the rule of the Chalukyas of Badami, Rashtrakutas of Malkhed, Vijayanagara Empire, and Bahmani Sultans.
2.In 1510 AD, Afonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur, marking the beginning of Portuguese rule.
3.Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961 and immediately became a full-fledged state of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] All of the above

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct. Goa was part of the Mauryan Empire and subsequently ruled by several dynasties including the Chalukyas of Badami, Rashtrakutas of Malkhed, Vijayanagara Empire, and Bahmani Sultans.
  • Statement 2 is correct. In 1510 AD, Portuguese admiral Afonso de Albuquerque captured Goa from the Sultan of Bijapur, initiating Portuguese colonial rule.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect. After liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa was initially made a Union Territory and only attained full statehood in 1987.

Source– IndiaToday

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