The first novel published by a Goan was

The correct answer is: A. The General Is Up.

The General Is Up is a novel by Damodar Mauzo, published in 1978. It is the first novel published by a Goan author. The novel is set in Goa in the 1960s and tells the story of a young man who is caught up in the political turmoil of the time.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Goa, a Daughter’s Story is a novel by Maria Aurora Couto, published in 1990.
• The Brahmans is a novel by Damodar Mauzo, published in 1986.
• The Goa Inquisition is a novel by Teotonio R. de Souza, published in 1992.

The General Is Up is a significant novel in Goan literature. It is a well-written and engaging story that explores the complex social and political issues of Goa at the time. The novel has been praised by critics and has been translated into several languages.