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

1961

The correct answer is Option (3) -1961

The Indian Army freed Goa from the Portuguese in the year 1961.

In December 1961, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Vijay, leading to the annexation of the territories of Goa, Daman, and Diu from Portuguese colonial rule. This military action resulted in the liberation of these territories and their integration into the Indian Union.