Discussion :: Political Geography
- The Portuguese possessions Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated in ________.
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Answer : Option A
Explanation :
The Portuguese possessions Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated in 1961. The Annexation of Goa was the process in which the Republic of India annexed the former Portuguese Indian territories of Goa, Daman and Diu, starting with the "armed action" carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in December 1961. Depending on the view, this action is referred as the "Liberation of Goa" or the "Invasion of Goa". Following the end of Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa was placed under military administration headed by Kunhiraman Palat Candeth as Lieutenant Governor.
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