GOA TAKE-OVER

The transcript discusses the annexation of Goa by India, highlighting the swift military action that led to the Portuguese surrender. Sikhs arriving in Panjim were celebrated as heroes. Despite the ease of the takeover, Portuguese troops attempted a scorched earth policy, destroying equipment to hinder Indian forces.

What was the duration of Portuguese rule in Goa before India's military action?

• 500 years

• 400 years

• 300 years

• 200 years

How did the people of Panjim react to the arrival of Indian forces?

• With hostility

• With indifference

• With a hero's welcome

• With protests

What was the size of Goa when it was integrated into India?

• 2,000 square miles

• 2,500 square miles

• 1,000 square miles

• 1,500 square miles

What strategy did Portuguese troops use in a last attempt to resist the Indian takeover?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Naval blockade

• Scorched earth policy

• Diplomatic negotiations

What was the outcome of the Portuguese troops' actions to destroy equipment?

• It was a successful resistance

• It delayed the Indian takeover

• It was ultimately futile

• It led to international intervention