Question

When did Goa get separated from the Union Territory of Daman and Diu and achieve fulls statehood ?

• A. 1956
• B. 1987
• C. 2000
• D. 1971

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1987

Goa officially achieved full statehood and separated from Daman and Diu on May 30, 1987.

Liberation (1961): Following the success of Operation Vijay on December 19, 1961, Goa, Daman, and Diu were completely liberated from 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule.

• Union Territory Status (1962): Through the 12th Constitutional Amendment Act, the regions were integrated into the Indian Union collectively as the single Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.

• The 1967 Opinion Poll: A historic referendum was held where citizens voted to preserve Goa's distinct identity rather than merging it into the neighboring state of Maharashtra.

• Statehood & Bifurcation (1987): Enacted by the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, Goa was carved out to become the 25th state of India, while Daman and Diu were retained as a separate Union Territory.