(Answer) This sun-kissed stretch of India is known for its beautiful beaches and past ties to Portugal. Where are we?

[9-4-2022] Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz Question: This sun-kissed stretch of India is known for its beautiful beaches and past ties to Portugal. Where are we?

The given options are:

  • Goa
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer:

Goa


Info: This beach in the famous tourist town of Arambol is in the Indian state of Goa, the smallest by area in India. Arambol is a traditional fisherman village located approximately a 90-minute drive from Dabolim Airport (GOI) within the Pernem administrative region of North Goa, India. Arambol beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, bordering Keri Beach to the north and Mandrem Beach to the south. For about 450 years until 1961, Goa was ruled by Portugal and is known as Portuguese India. The place names and historic sites echo the state’s Portuguese past. Today, Goa is a destination for tourists from around India and Europe. The tourism industry has made Goa the wealthiest state in the country measured by per capita GDP, which is 2.5 times the national average. (Ref)

Today’s “Microsoft Rewards Bing Homepage Quiz” has three questions related to Goa, India. Each question has only one correct answer and carries one point. The wrong answer does not earn any points. So, select only the right answers.

All three questions from today’s Bing Homepage Quiz are below. You can find their answers by visiting those pages.

  1. This sun-kissed stretch of India is known for its beautiful beaches and past ties to Portugal. Where are we?
  2. The largest city in Goa is named for what Portuguese explorer?
  3. What body of water lies off the coast of Goa?

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