Goa GK Complete Question Bank
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A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering general knowledge of Goa, including geography, culture, history, and notable personalities.
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Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
The smallest wildlife sanctuary in Goa, located on Chorao Island.
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
A sanctuary famous for black panthers.
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
The largest wildlife sanctuary in Goa.
Mollem (Bhagwan Mahavir) National Park
The national park located in Goa.
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
A sanctuary known for tigers, leopards and gaurs.
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
A sanctuary famous for birdwatching.
Gaur (Indian Bison)
The State Animal of Goa.
Flame-throated Bulbul
The State Bird of Goa.
Salaulim Dam
A dam famous for its semi-circular duckbill spillway.
Mayem Lake
A popular lake located in Bicholim.
Panaji
The capital of Goa situated on the Mandovi River and location of the main Goa State Museum.
Goa Chitra Museum
A museum located in Nuvem featuring traditional objects.
Statue of Abbé Faria
A hill-top statue located in Panaji.
Basilica of Bom Jesus
The basilica housing the remains of St. Francis Xavier.
Se Cathedral
The largest church in Goa.
Fort Aguada
A famous sea fort in Goa.
30 May 1987
Goa Statehood Day.
Dayanand Bandodkar
The first Chief Minister of Goa.
Mandovi and Zuari
The longest rivers in Goa.
Sonsogor
The highest peak in Goa.
Margao
The commercial capital of South Goa.
Portugal
The colonial ruler of Goa before it joined India.
Shashikala Kakodkar
The first female Chief Minister of Goa.
Maharashtra
The state bordering Goa to the northern side.
Karnataka
The state bordering Goa to the eastern and southern sides.
Arabian Sea
The sea located to the west of Goa.
Grey Mullet (Shevto)
The State Fish of Goa.
Matti Tree
The State Tree of Goa.
Mankurad
A famous variety of Goan mango.
Fish Curry Rice
The staple dish of Goa.
Bebinca
A famous Goan dessert.
Feni
A traditional Goan drink.
Poee
Traditional Goan bread.
Vindaloo
A Portuguese-inspired pork dish.
Shigmo
A spring festival featuring floats.
San Joao
A monsoon well-jumping festival.
King Momo
The king of the Goa Carnival.
Fugdi
A folk dance performed by women.
Mando
A graceful traditional dance form of Goa.
Dulpod
A popular dance-song form.
Tiatr
Konkani musical theatre.
Lucasinho Ribeiro
The person known as the Father of Tiatr.
Italian Bhurgo
The title of the first Tiatr.
Mogacho Anvdo
The first Konkani film.
Al Jerry Braganza
The director and star of the first Konkani film.
Nachom-ia Kumpasar
A jazz tribute film.
Lorna Cordeiro
Known as the Nightingale of Goa.
Alfred Rose
Known as the Melody King.
Ravindra Kelekar
A Jnanpith Award winner from Goa.
Bakibab Borkar
A famous Goan poet.
Konkani
The official language of Goa and the main language of Tiatr and Konkani cinema.
Brahmanand Sankhwalkar
A legendary goalkeeper from Goa.
Dilip Sardesai
The first Goan Test cricketer.
Bhakti Kulkarni
The first female Chess GM from Goa.
Leon Luke Mendonca
The youngest Chess GM from Goa.
Bruno Coutinho
An Arjuna Award-winning striker.
Lusofonia Games
A multisport event hosted in Goa in 2014.
Football
The most popular sport in Goa.
Dempo SC
A successful football club in Goa.
Fatorda Stadium
A major football stadium in Goa.
Chess
A sport besides football that Goa is well known for.
Dabolim Airport
The older airport in Goa.
Wendell Rodricks
A famous fashion designer from Goa.
Mario de Miranda
A legendary cartoonist from Goa.
Pansaimol (Usgalimal), Sanguem
A site known for prehistoric rock carvings.
Manohar Parrikar
The person after whom Mopa Airport is named.