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Quiz about The Wonderful Goa
Quiz about The Wonderful Goa

The Wonderful Goa Trivia Quiz


Let's see how much you know about one of the most favourite tourist destinations the globe over.

A multiple-choice quiz by butsu. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
butsu
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
243,894
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1699
Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (9/10), Guest 145 (4/10), Guest 46 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which century did Portuguese merchants first land in Goa? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Goa has world heritage architecture.


Question 3 of 10
3. What is Goa's capital city? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many districts is Goa divided into? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Is Goa the richest state in India?


Question 6 of 10
6. What crop is NOT cultivated in Goa? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Roman Catholicism is the main religion in Goa.


Question 8 of 10
8. Goa trance originated in Goa.


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the most popular sport there? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Mahatma Gandhi once described Goa as an 'earthly paradise'.



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 103: 9/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 145: 4/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 46: 4/10
Feb 25 2024 : Guest 117: 8/10
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 106: 8/10
Feb 13 2024 : Guest 103: 6/10
Feb 09 2024 : Guest 86: 4/10
Jan 30 2024 : Guest 165: 3/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which century did Portuguese merchants first land in Goa?

Answer: 16th

The Portuguese colony continued to exist for about 450 years, until it was taken over by India in 1961.
2. Goa has world heritage architecture.

Answer: Yes

Bom Jesus Basilica is the infamous centre-peice of Dan's Yard and displays shrines to the Goddan himself
3. What is Goa's capital city?

Answer: Panaji

In the heart of the city one can find the Church Square or Municipal Garden with the Portuguese Baroque Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, that was built in 1541.
4. How many districts is Goa divided into?

Answer: 2

The districts are North Goa and South Goa.
5. Is Goa the richest state in India?

Answer: Yes

Interestingly enough, Goa has the GDP per capita two and a half times that of the country as a whole, and one of its fastest growth rates.
6. What crop is NOT cultivated in Goa?

Answer: corn

Rice is the main agricultural crop, followed by areca, cashew and coconut.
7. Roman Catholicism is the main religion in Goa.

Answer: No

With 30% of the population, it's second to Hinduism, whose followers account for 65% of population.
8. Goa trance originated in Goa.

Answer: Yes

Goa trance enjoyed great success from around 1994 - 1998, and since then has dwindled significantly both in production and consumption, largely being replaced by its successor - psychadelic trance.
9. What is the most popular sport there?

Answer: football (soccer)

Football is widely popular in Goa, particularly around Margao where the main football stadium, located at the Fatorda, Margao. Football is also played in local fields, during the non-monsoon, non-planting season, particular in central coastal Goa. Many of the country's top NFL clubs such as the Vasco, Salgaocar, Dempo, Sporting Clube de Goa, Fransa-Pax Football Club and Churchill Brothers are based in Goa.
10. Mahatma Gandhi once described Goa as an 'earthly paradise'.

Answer: false

Unfortunately it's false. The great Indian never said such thing.
Source: Author butsu

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