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The state of Goa, was ruled by a foreign nation till 1961. From which country did India wrest Goa in the victorious Operation Vijay?
The state of Goa, was ruled by a foreign nation till 1961. From which country did India wrest Goa in the victorious Operation Vijay?
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The correct option is D Portugal
- In 1961, the Government of India under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru adopted a plan called operation Vijay to free the Portuguese colonies in India.
- The Portuguese army was not well prepared to handle the attack of Indian armed forces.
- Within 40 hours of the start of the operation, the Indian army had successfully carried out operation Vijay and centuries of Portuguese domination in Goa came to an end.
- In 1961, the Government of India under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru adopted a plan called operation Vijay to free the Portuguese colonies in India.
- The Portuguese army was not well prepared to handle the attack of Indian armed forces.
- Within 40 hours of the start of the operation, the Indian army had successfully carried out operation Vijay and centuries of Portuguese domination in Goa came to an end.
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