GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -This is the capital of Goa, and the North Goa district. It is situated on the banks of the river “Mandovi”. It is connected to the mainland by bridges. History: The origin of the name Panaji or Panjim has many explanations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Panaji (/ˈpʌnədʒi/; also known as Panjim) is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary in the Tiswadi sub-district (tehsil).

Detailed explanation-3: -The name was later changed to Panjim by the Portuguese and when Old Goa collapsed in the 19th century, Panjim was elevated to the status of a city on 22 March 1843 and was renamed “Nova Goa†. After Liberation in 1961 it was known as “Panaji†. At the beginning, Panaji developed in a most shy and candid way.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first capital of Goa, known as Chandrapura and now popular by the name Chandor, is located on the banks of river Kushawati in south Goa at approximately a distance of 10 km from Margo. Chandor is popular among tourists today for its rich history dating back to the dynasties of Bhojas and Kadambas.