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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

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In which of the following years did the Indian army free Goa from the Portuguese?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1961.

  • The Indian army free Goa from the Portuguese on 19, December 1961.

  • The Liberation of Goa was a military action undertaken by the Government of India to liberate the territories of Diu, Daman and Goa from the Portuguese.

  • The 'armed action' was code-named 'Operation Vijay' by the Indian Armed Forces. It involved air, sea and land strikes for over 36 hours during which Goa was liberated from 450 years of Portuguese rule.