Q. When was Goa liberated from the Portuguese?
(a) 1950
(b) 1947
(c) 1961
(d) 1964
Ans: (c) 1961
Explanation: Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule on 19 December 1961. The Indian Armed Forces conducted a military operation called “Operation Vijay” to liberate Goa, along with its other territories of Daman and Diu, from Portuguese colonial rule. The operation was successful, and Goa became a part of independent India. The liberation of Goa marked an important milestone in India’s history and its efforts to free all its territories from foreign control.
