Question

What would have happened if India did not launch a military operation in Goa in 1961?

• A. The Portuguese would have still ruled in Goa.
• B. The violent riots would have resulted in severe amount of deaths.
• C. The Portuguese would have surrendered Goa.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A The Portuguese would have still ruled in Goa.
B The violent riots would have resulted in severe amount of deaths.

The military operation was a radical step in taking Goa, back from the Portuguese. It was necessary as the protests were turning to intense violence and this brought peace in the state and led to the complete eradication of western empire in India.