Q. Which country governed Dadra and Nagar Haveli prior to 1961?
Answer: Portugal
Notes: Dadra and Nagar Haveli, now a union territory of India, was under Portuguese control until its liberation in 1961. The region was strategically important due to its location between Maharashtra and Gujarat. The incorporation into India was formalized by the Tenth Constitutional Amendment, which also altered the first schedule of the Indian Constitution, reflecting the end of colonial rule in the area.