In which year was Goa made a separate state of the Union?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 1987
After its liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa was part of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu. Under the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, 1987, Goa became a separate state on 30 May 1987, the 25th state of India, while Daman and Diu remained a Union Territory.