Q1. What is the current status of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
a) Two separate union territories
b) A single union territory
c) A state of India
d) Part of Gujarat
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Correct Answer: b) A single union territory
Explanation: Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is currently a single union territory of India. It was formed on January 26, 2020, by merging the former union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This merger was done to improve administrative efficiency and streamline governance in these historically connected regions.
Q2. When was Dadra and Nagar Haveli liberated from Portuguese rule?
a) 1947
b) 1954
c) 1961
d) 1987
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Correct Answer: b) 1954
Explanation: Dadra and Nagar Haveli was liberated from Portuguese rule on August 2, 1954. This liberation was achieved through the efforts of local freedom fighters and volunteers from neighboring regions. It marked a significant milestone in India’s struggle against colonial rule and paved the way for the territory’s eventual integration into the Indian Union.
Q3. Which river flows through Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
a) Narmada
b) Tapi
c) Daman Ganga
d) Godavari
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Correct Answer: c) Daman Ganga
Explanation: The Daman Ganga River flows through Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It originates in the Western Ghats and flows westward, playing a crucial role in the region’s ecology and water supply. The river is essential for agriculture and supports the livelihoods of many local communities in the union territory.
Q4. What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
a) Daman
b) Diu
c) Silvassa
d) Both Daman and Silvassa
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Correct Answer: d) Both Daman and Silvassa
Explanation: The union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has two capitals. Daman serves as the capital for the Daman and Diu districts, while Silvassa is the capital for the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district. This dual capital arrangement reflects the historical and administrative distinctiveness of these regions.
Q5. Which sea borders Daman and Diu?
a) Bay of Bengal
b) Arabian Sea
c) Indian Ocean
d) Laccadive Sea
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Correct Answer: b) Arabian Sea
Explanation: Daman and Diu are bordered by the Arabian Sea. This coastal location has historically made these regions important for maritime trade and fishing activities. The Arabian Sea coastline also contributes to the union territory’s tourism industry, with several popular beaches attracting visitors.
Q6. When were Daman and Diu liberated from Portuguese rule?
a) 1947
b) 1954
c) 1961
d) 1987
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Correct Answer: c) 1961
Explanation: Daman and Diu were liberated from Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961. This liberation came as part of Operation Vijay, a military action by the Indian government to end Portuguese colonial rule in its Indian enclaves. The liberation of Daman and Diu occurred seven years after Dadra and Nagar Haveli’s liberation.
Q7. Which state surrounds the Dadra enclave?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: b) Gujarat
Explanation: The Dadra enclave is entirely surrounded by the state of Gujarat. This geographical positioning has led to significant cultural and economic interactions between Dadra and Gujarat. Despite being a separate administrative entity, Dadra shares many cultural traits with neighboring Gujarati regions.
Q8. What is the official language of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
a) Gujarati
b) Marathi
c) Hindi
d) English
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Correct Answer: c) Hindi
Explanation: Hindi is the official language of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. However, Gujarati and Marathi are also widely spoken in the union territory due to its geographical proximity to Gujarat and Maharashtra. The linguistic diversity reflects the region’s complex historical and cultural influences.
Q9. Which of the following is NOT a district in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
a) Daman
b) Diu
c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
d) Silvassa
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Correct Answer: d) Silvassa
Explanation: Silvassa is not a district in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The union territory comprises three districts: Daman, Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Silvassa is actually the capital of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district, not a separate district itself.
Q10. What was the status of Daman and Diu between 1961 and 1987?
a) Independent country
b) Part of Maharashtra
c) Part of Gujarat
d) Part of Goa, Daman and Diu union territory
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Correct Answer: d) Part of Goa, Daman and Diu union territory
Explanation: From 1961 to 1987, Daman and Diu were part of the union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. This arrangement lasted until Goa was granted statehood in 1987. After Goa became a separate state, Daman and Diu continued as a union territory until its merger with Dadra and Nagar Haveli in 2020.