Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Which of the following Indian state is known as the 'Pearl of the Orient"?

Options:

Kerala

Maharashtra

Goa

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer:

Goa

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Goa

Goa is known as the "Pearl of the Orient". The name "Pearl of the Orient" was given to Goa by the Portuguese, who arrived in Goa in 1510 and were impressed by its natural beauty and its potential as a lucrative port. The Portuguese ruled Goa for over 450 years, and their legacy is still evident in the state's architecture, culture, and cuisine.