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Q: The 'Instrument of Surrender' which ended the Portuguese rule in India was signed on_____.
  • A. 19th December 1961
  • B. 15th August 1947
  • C. 29th December 1951
  • D. 26th January 1948
Correct Answer: Option A - The Instrument of surrender was signed on 19th December 1961. It was signed by General Antonio Vassalo Silva, to hand over the territory of Goa to the Indian government. The annexation of Goa, by the Indian Army was held under the "Operation Vijay". Goa became the 25th state of India on 30th May 1987.
A. The Instrument of surrender was signed on 19th December 1961. It was signed by General Antonio Vassalo Silva, to hand over the territory of Goa to the Indian government. The annexation of Goa, by the Indian Army was held under the "Operation Vijay". Goa became the 25th state of India on 30th May 1987.

Explanations:

The Instrument of surrender was signed on 19th December 1961. It was signed by General Antonio Vassalo Silva, to hand over the territory of Goa to the Indian government. The annexation of Goa, by the Indian Army was held under the "Operation Vijay". Goa became the 25th state of India on 30th May 1987.