Question

The state of Goa, was ruled by a foreign nation till 1961. From which country did India wrest Goa in the victorious Operation Vijay?

• A. Spain
• B. Italy
• C. Germany
• D. Portugal

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

• In 1961, the Government of India under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru adopted a plan called operation Vijay to free the Portuguese colonies in India.
• The Portuguese army was not well prepared to handle the attack of Indian armed forces.
• Within 40 hours of the start of the operation, the Indian army had successfully carried out operation Vijay and centuries of Portuguese domination in Goa came to an end.