Question 4392
Which is the smallest state in India geographically?
Answer
Goa
Why?
The correct answer is Goa . Important Points Goa is the smallest state of India(geographically). The total geographical area of Goa is about 1,429 square miles (3,702 square km). In Puranas Goa is known as 'Gomanta, Goapuri'. Goa got independence from the Portuguese in 1961. Operation Vijay was the action of India's armed forces to liberate Goa from the Portuguese. Goa became a part of the Indian union in 1962 and attained statehood in 1987. Goa became a full-fledged state on 30 th May 1987. Goa is the only state in India to have a uniform civil code. The National Institute of Oceanography is situated at Panaji in Goa. The high court of Goa is situated in Mumbai. Additional Information Sikkim became a state of India in 1975. Sikkim became a state of India by the 36 th constitutional amendment . It is the second smallest state in India after Goa. Assam is known as the gateway to the northeastern states of India. Kamarupa is the old name of Assam. Bihu is a major festival celebrated in Assam. Kerala is the state known as god's own country. The total geographical area of Kerala is about 38,863 km 2 . Anamudi is the highest peak in Kerala.
