PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
COASTAL PLAINS
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Question
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Goa
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Karnataka
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Andhra Pradesh
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none of above
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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: -The capital is Panaji (Panjim), on the north-central coast of the mainland district. Formerly a Portuguese possession, it became a part of India in 1962 and attained statehood in 1987. Area 1, 429 square miles (3, 702 square km).
Detailed explanation-3: -Goa has had 4 capitals, Chandrapur which is today’s Chnador, Goapuri, Goa Velhe and Panjim. Apart from Goapuri, we can see rest of the three. to see first capital that is Goapuri or Jaikeshi, we need to go on terrace of Pilar museum.
Detailed explanation-4: -Panaji, also spelled Panjim, town, capital of Goa state, western India.