Question

    Which Indian state recently celebrated its 56th

    liberation day to commemorate its independence from Portugese rule
    A Puducherry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Daman Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Andaman and Nikobar Island Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Goa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Nagaland Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Goa was liberated on this day in 1961 from Portuguese control after almost 450 years of colonial rule. When diplomatic means failed, Prime Minister Nehru sent army to Goa to liberate it from Portugese rule in 1961 almost 14 years after independence.

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