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Largest Church and Largest Union Territory in India

Here are two interesting superlatives in Indian General Knowledge: identifying the grandest Christian structure in the country, and the geographically largest federally administered territory.

Question (Click to Flip)

Which is the largest church in India?

Answer

The Sé Cathedral, located in Old Goa, is the largest church in India. It was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

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Key Facts

Largest Church: Sé Cathedral in Old Goa.

Largest Union Territory (UT): Ladakh.

Smallest Union Territory: Lakshadweep.

1. The Largest Church in India

The largest church in India (and one of the largest in Asia) is the Sé Cathedral (Sé Catedral de Santa Catarina).

  • Location: It is located in Old Goa.
  • History: It was built by the Portuguese to commemorate their victory over a Muslim army, leading to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510.
  • Architecture: It is built in the grand Portuguese-Gothic style. The cathedral is famous for its massive size and for housing the 'Golden Bell', known for its rich tone.

2. The Largest Union Territory in India

The largest Union Territory (UT) in India by geographical area is Ladakh.

  • The Change: Before 2019, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands held this title. However, when the state of Jammu & Kashmir was reorganized, the vast, high-altitude desert region of Ladakh was carved out as a separate Union Territory.
  • Size: With an area of roughly 59,146 sq km, Ladakh is by far the largest UT, despite having a very small population.
  • Smallest UT: For comparison, Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory in India.

Questions and Answers

Which is the largest church in India?+

The Sé Cathedral, located in Old Goa, is the largest church in India. It was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

Which is the largest Union territory in India by area?+

Ladakh is the largest Union Territory in India by geographical area, having been established as a separate UT in 2019.

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