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Statewise GK · Q83

Goa GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 83

Q83

What's the name of Goa was refereed in Mahabharata?

A.
Govarashtra
Answer
B.
Goa Pradesh
C.
Goprodesha
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Govarashtra of Goa was refereed in Mahabharata. Gomanta was a kingdom mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. It was an extension of the kingdom of Yadavas at Dwaraka. It is identified to be the Goa state of India, situated in the western coast. It was the southernmost extent of the region, occupied by the Yadava clans, finding explicit mention in Mahabharata.