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In which region of India, a special 'Opinion Poll' was conducted by the Union government in 1967 asking people to decide whether they wanted to be a p
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In which region of India, a special 'Opinion Poll' 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

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Goa
Explanation:
● The Goa Opinion Poll was a special referendum conducted by the Union government in 1967.
● It asked people to decide whether they wanted to be a part of Maharashtra or remain separate.
● The people voted against the merger and chose to remain a Union Territory.
Information Booster:
● This was the first and only referendum ever held in independent India.
● Dr. Jack de Sequeira is often called the "Father of the Opinion Poll" for his role in campaigning against the merger.
Additional Knowledge:
● Goa became a full-fledged state of India on 30 May 1987.
● Daman and Diu remained a Union Territory.

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