In which region of India, a special ‘Opinion Pole’ was conducted by the Union…
2023
In which region of India, a special ‘Opinion Pole’ was conducted by the Union government in 1967 asking people to decide whether they wanted to be a part of Maharashtra or remain separate ?
- A.
Gujarat
- B.
Goa
- C.
Bombay
- D.
Daman
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Correct answer: B
The Union Government conducted a special Opinion Poll in Goa in 1967 to ask whether the territory should merge with Maharashtra or remain a separate entity. Result: A majority of voters in Goa chose to remain separate rather than merge with Maharashtra.