The correct answer is B. Konkani.
Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about 2.5 million people, mainly in the Indian state of Goa. It is also spoken in parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala. Konkani is the official language of Goa and is also recognized as a minority language in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Konkani is a member of the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. It is closely related to Marathi and Kannada. Konkani is written in the Devanagari script.
The history of Konkani can be traced back to the 7th century AD. The earliest known Konkani literature dates from the 13th century. Konkani literature flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries. The most famous Konkani writer of this period is Francis Xavier.
Konkani was the official language of Goa until the Portuguese took over the region in the 16th century. The Portuguese imposed Portuguese as the official language of Goa and banned the use of Konkani. This led to a decline in the use of Konkani.
After India gained independence in 1947, Konkani was recognized as a minority language in India. This led to a revival of the Konkani language. Konkani is now taught in schools in Goa and other parts of India.
Konkani is a beautiful and expressive language. It is the language of the people of Goa. It is a language that is rich in culture and history.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the official language of Goa.
A. Bengali is the official language of the Indian state of West Bengal.
C. Marathi is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
D. Tamil is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.