The landscape of Goa is dominated by an intricate system of wetlands, tidal marshes, and cultivated paddy fields interconnected by canals, inland lakes, bays, lagoons, and creeks governed by regular tides.

What evidence supports the idea that the rivers have supported the land of Goa since the earliest forms of human habitation?

The discovery of numerous rare Stone Age carvings

Goa is the twenty fifth state of the Indian Union occupying an area of about 3,702 sqkm.This small but picturesque state is sustained by 11 rivers.These rivers have supported the land of Goa since the earliest forms of human habitation.The discovery of numerous rare Stone Age carvings stands testimony to this.Terekhol, Mandovi, Baga, Zuari, Colval, Saleri, Mandre, Harmal, Sal, Talpona and Galjibag are the eleven rivers of Goa which are known as the ______ of the state.

lifelines

Due to the extent of their drainage areas and the human attraction they hold, these main eleven rivers and their 42 tributaries are significant, not only as the source of ______ water but they support also the Goan eco-systems.

potable

Most of the prominent rivers of Goa originate in the thick forests, many of them sanctuaries, of Western Ghats and discharge into the ______ Sea.

Arabian

Landscape of Goa characterized by small area is dominated by these rivers which are an intricate system of wetlands, tidal marshes and cultivated paddy fields interconnected by canals, inland lakes, bays, lagoons and creeks governed by ______ tides.

regular

Test your knowledge about the eleven rivers that sustain the state of Goa, India. Learn about the historical significance and impact of these rivers on the land and inhabitants of Goa.