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.apk
File extension for Android Package Kit.
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.css
File extension for Cascading Style Sheets.
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.doc
File extension for Microsoft Word documents.
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.exe
File extension for executable files in Windows.
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.gif
File extension for Graphics Interchange Format images.
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.html
File extension for Hypertext Markup Language web pages.
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.iso
File extension for an optical disc image.
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.jpg
Common file extension for digital images.
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.js
File extension for JavaScript files.
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.mp3
File extension for audio coding format.
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.mp4
File extension for digital multimedia container format.
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.pdf
File extension for Portable Document Format.
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.png
File extension for Portable Network Graphics.
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.ppt
File extension for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.
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.txt
File extension for plain text files.
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.xls
File extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
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.zip
File extension for compressed files.
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1

10 Degree Channel
Separates Andaman from Nicobar islands.
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17th Parallel
Boundary between North and South Vietnam (Historic).
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24th Parallel
Line claimed by Pakistan in Rann of Kutch (Rejected by India).
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38th Parallel
Boundary between North and South Korea.
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49th Parallel
Boundary between USA and Canada.
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8 Degree Channel
Separates Minicoy (Lakshadweep) from Maldives.
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9 Degree Channel
Separates Minicoy from main Lakshadweep archipelago.
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A blessing in disguise
A good thing that seemed bad at first.
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A dime a dozen
Something common and not valuable.
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A hot potato
Speak of an issue which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed.
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A penny for thoughts
Ask someone what they are thinking.
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Abadi Deh
The area of a village inhabited by people including houses and streets.
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Abhijnanasakuntalam
Famous play by Kalidasa.
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Abode of Fairies
Meaning of Pari Mahal a seven terraced garden in Srinagar.
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Acetic Acid
Acid found in Vinegar.
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Achabal Garden
Mughal garden in Anantnag built by Nur Jahan wife of Jahangir.
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Acid Base Reaction
Chemical interaction between acids and bases forming products influencing chemistry biology and industrial processes
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Acid Base Reactions
Chemical reactions involving hydrogen ions affecting solutions corrosion and biological processes
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Acrophobia
Fear of heights.
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Act up
To behave badly or malfunction.
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Actions speak louder
What you do is more important than what you say.
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Adaptation
Traits that enhance survival in specific environments developed over generations through evolutionary processes
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Add insult to injury
To make a bad situation worse.
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Adrenaline
Fight or flight hormone secreted by Adrenal glands.
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Adware
Software that automatically displays advertising.
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Aerophobia
Fear of flying.
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Aeroplane
Invention credited to The Wright Brothers.
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Afghanistan Capital
Kabul.
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Afghanistan Currency
Afghani.
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Afghanistan Parliament
Shora.
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Aga Khan Cup
Famous trophy associated with the sport of Hockey.
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Agnostic
A person who believes that nothing is known about God.
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Agoraphobia
Fear of open spaces or crowds.
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Aharbal Fall
Niagara of Kashmir in Kulgam district.
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Aharbal Waterfall
Known as the Niagara of Kashmir located on Veshu river in Kulgam.
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AI
Artificial Intelligence.
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AIDS
Viral disease caused by HIV attacking immune system.
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Akhnoor Fort
Ancient fort on the banks of Chenab river in Jammu famous for Harappan remains.
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Aksai Chin
A high altitude region administered by China but claimed by India significant for strategic location geological features and historical boundary disputes with China
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Alauddin Khilji
Sultan known for market reforms and price control.
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ALC/IB
Residents of Actual Line of Control or International Border category.
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Algorithm
A step by step procedure for solving problems enabling computation decision making and logical processing
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Allium cepa
Scientific name for Onion.
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Alloys
Mixtures of metals designed for improved strength durability and properties used in industry and technology
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Almond Cultivation Kashmir
An important horticultural activity supporting farmers and contributing to agricultural diversity in Kashmir
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Alt+F4
Keyboard shortcut to Close active window.
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Alt+Tab
Shortcut to switch between open applications.
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Altimeter
Instrument measuring altitude.
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Altruist
A person unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others.
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ALU
Arithmetic Logic Unit.
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Amalgam
Any alloy containing Mercury.
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Amar Mahal
Palace in Jammu made of red sandstone now a museum.
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Amarnath Cave
Holy cave shrine in Anantnag.
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Amazon River
Largest river by discharge volume in the world.
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Ambaran
Buddhist monastic site in Akhnoor dating back to Kushan period.
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Ambidextrous
Able to use the right and left hands equally well.
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Amendment Procedure
Feature borrowed from South African Constitution.
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Amino Acids
Building blocks of proteins essential for structure metabolism and cellular functions across organisms
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Ammeter
Instrument measuring electric current.
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Amoebic Dysentery
Disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica.
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Ampere
SI unit of electric current.
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Anand of Kashmir
Nickname for Pulwama district (Dudha-Kul of Kashmir).
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Anandmath
Novel by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee source of Vande Mataram.
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Anantnag
Land of Springs and Commercial Capital of Kashmir.
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Anantnag District
A southern Kashmir district known for agriculture tourism religious sites and trade
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Andaman and Nicobar
Union Territory comprising islands in Bay of Bengal.
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Andes
Longest continental mountain range in the world.
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Anemia
Condition caused by deficiency of Iron or Hemoglobin.
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Anemometer
Instrument measuring wind speed.
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Angstrom
Unit of length equal to 10 power minus 10 meters.
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Anji Khad Bridge
India's first cable-stayed railway bridge in Reasi.
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Antarctica
Largest cold desert in the world.
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Anthropology
Study of human societies and cultures and their development.
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Antibiotics
Drugs that kill or inhibit bacteria supporting infection treatment and medical care
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API
Application Programming Interface.
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Apiary
A place where bees are kept.
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Apiculture
Scientific rearing of honey bees for honey and wax.
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APK
Android Package Kit.
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Apki Zameen Apki Nigrani
Land records information system allowing citizens to view land records online.
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Apple Industry Kashmir
A major horticultural sector producing high quality apples supporting livelihoods and agricultural economy
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Apple Sopore
Sopore is known as the Apple Town of Kashmir.
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Apple Town
Nickname for Sopore town in Baramulla district.
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Application Layer
Layer 7 interacting with user applications.
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Appu
Mascot of 1982 Asian Games.
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Apricot Ladakh
Ladakh is famous for its sweet apricots called Raktsey Karpo.
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Aqua Regia
Mixture of HCl and HNO3 that can dissolve Gold.
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Aquarium
A tank for keeping fish and water plants.
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AR
Augmented Reality.
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Arachnophobia
Fear of spiders.
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Archaeology
Study of human history through the excavation of sites.
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Archimedes Principle
Upward buoyant force equals weight of fluid displaced.
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Archives
A place where government records are kept.
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Argentina Currency
Peso.
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Army Day
Celebrated on January 15 in India.
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Aroma Mission
CSIR initiative to promote aromatic crops like Lavender.
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ARP
Address Resolution Protocol mapping IP to MAC.
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Arsenal
A place where weapons and ammunition are stored.
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Arthashastra
Ancient treatise on statecraft by Chanakya.
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Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints.
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Article 108
Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases.
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Article 110
Definition of Money Bill.
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Article 112
Annual Financial Statement (Budget).
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Article 123
Power of President to promulgate Ordinances.
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Article 14
Right to Equality before law.
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Article 148
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
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Article 153
Governors of States.
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Article 163
Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor.
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Article 165
Advocate General for the State.
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Article 17
Abolition of Untouchability.
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Article 18
Abolition of Titles.
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Article 19
Protection of six rights regarding freedom.
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Article 21
Protection of life and personal liberty.
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Article 213
Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances.
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Article 21A
Right to Education for children 6-14 years.
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Article 226
Power of High Courts to issue certain writs.
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Article 24
Prohibition of employment of children in factories.
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Article 243
Definitions relating to Panchayats.
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Article 266
Consolidated Funds and Public Accounts.
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Article 267
Contingency Fund.
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Article 280
Finance Commission.
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Article 300A
Persons not to be deprived of property (Right to Property).
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Article 312
All-India Services.
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Article 315
Public Service Commissions for the Union and States.
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Article 32
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Writs).
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Article 324
Superintendence direction and control of elections (EC).
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Article 326
Elections to be on the basis of adult suffrage.
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Article 338
National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
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Article 338A
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
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Article 340
Appointment of a Commission for backward classes.
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Article 343
Official language of the Union.
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Article 352
Proclamation of Emergency (National).
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Article 356
Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery (State Emergency).
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Article 35A
Article empowering J&K legislature to define permanent residents and their special rights (Scrapped).
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Article 360
Provisions as to financial emergency.
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Article 368
Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
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Article 370
A temporary provision in the Indian Constitution that granted special autonomous status to J&K (Abrogated in 2019).
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Article 40
Organization of Village Panchayats.
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Article 44
Uniform Civil Code for citizens.
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Article 45
Provision for early childhood care and education.
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Article 50
Separation of judiciary from executive.
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Article 51
Promotion of international peace and security.
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Article 51A
Fundamental Duties of citizens.
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Article 61
Procedure for impeachment of the President.
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Article 63
The Vice-President of India.
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Article 72
Power of President to grant pardons.
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Article 74
Council of Ministers to aid and advise President.
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Article 76
Attorney General for India.
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Article 79
Constitution of Parliament.
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Article 80
Composition of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
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Article 81
Composition of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
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Artificial Intelligence
Technology enabling machines to simulate human intelligence through learning reasoning and problem solving
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Aru Valley
Scenic tourist spot in Pahalgam known for trekking and meadows.
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Arya Samaj
Reform movement founded by Dayanand Saraswati (Go back to Vedas).
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Aryabhatta
Mathematician in Gupta age wrote Aryabhatiya (Zero).
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ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange character encoding.
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Ascorbic Acid
Chemical name for Vitamin C (Amla).
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Ashoka
Mauryan emperor known for Dhamma and Sanchi Stupa.
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ASP
Active Server Pages.
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Asthma
Chronic respiratory condition narrowing airways.
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Astronomy
Study of celestial objects and phenomena.
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Asylum
A shelter for refugees or mentally ill people.
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Atal Tunnel
Tunnel under Rohtang Pass (though in HP often asked in regional context).
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Atharva Veda
Veda of magical formulas and spells.
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Atheist
A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God.
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Athlete's Foot
Fungal infection affecting the feet.
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ATM
Automated Teller Machine.
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Atmosphere
Unit of pressure equal to air pressure at sea level.
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Atmospheric Pressure
The force exerted by air on surfaces influencing weather wind systems and human activities
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Audiometer
Instrument measuring hearing acuity.
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August Offer
1940 offer by Viceroy Linlithgow.
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Aurangzeb
Mughal emperor known as Zinda Pir (Living Saint).
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Australia Capital
Canberra.
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Australia Currency
Australian Dollar.
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Australia Parliament
Federal Parliament.
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Avantipora
Ruins of temples built by Avantivarman (Pulwama).
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Avantiswami Temple
Ruined Vishnu temple in Awantipora built by King Avantivarman.
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Average Speed
Total Distance / Total Time.
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AVI
Audio Video Interleave.
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Aviary
A place where birds are kept.
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Awantipora Temples
Ancient Hindu temples reflecting historical architecture cultural heritage and archaeological value
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Ayushman Bharat SEHAT
Universal health insurance scheme for all residents of J&K providing 5 lakh cover.
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Azadirachta indica
Scientific name for Neem.
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B.N. Rau
Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly.
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Baba Dhansar
Holy site in Reasi with waterfalls and a Shiva temple.
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Babur
Founder of Mughal Empire author of Tuzuk-i-Baburi.
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Back to Village (B2V)
J&K Govt initiative where officers visit villages to understand grievances and development needs.
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Back up
To support someone or make a copy.
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Badamwari
Almond Garden in Srinagar situated at the foothills of Hari Parbat.
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Bagh-e-Bahu
Terraced garden around Bahu Fort in Jammu.
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Baghlihar Dam
900 MW project on Chenab river in Ramban district (Stage I and II).
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Baglihar Dam
A run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in Ramban district.
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Baglihar Power Project
An important hydropower project on the Chenab improving electricity generation and infrastructure
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Bahadur Shah Zafar
Last Mughal Emperor exiled to Rangoon after 1857 revolt.
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Bahu Fort
Fort in Jammu housing Bawe Wali Mata.
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Baisaran
Meadow in Pahalgam often called Mini Switzerland of India.
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Bakarkhani
Layered bread of Kashmir.
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Bakerwal Community
A pastoral community in Jammu and Kashmir practicing seasonal migration and livestock based livelihood
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Bakerwals
Nomadic tribe of J&K rearing goats and sheep.
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Bakery
A place where bread and cakes are made.
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Baking Soda
Sodium Bicarbonate.
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Balban
Sultan known for Policy of Blood and Iron and Sijda/Paibos.
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Ball is in your court
It is up to you to make the next decision.
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Balti Language
Spoken in Ladakh region reflecting Tibetan influence cultural heritage and local identity
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Bana Singh
Param Vir Chakra recipient for capturing Quaid Post in Siachen Glacier.
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Bandwidth
Maximum data transfer rate of a network.
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Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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Bangladesh Capital
Dhaka.
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Bangladesh Currency
Taka.
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Bangladesh Parliament
Jatiya Sangsad.
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Bangus Valley
Hidden biosphere in Kupwara emerging tourist spot.
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Banihal Pass
Pass in Ramban connecting Jammu to Kashmir.
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Banjar Jadeed
Land that has remained uncultivated for four continuous harvests.
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Banjar Qadim
Land that has remained uncultivated for eight continuous harvests or more.
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Bar
Metric unit of pressure.
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Baramulla
Gateway to Kashmir Valley.
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Baramulla District
A major district in Kashmir with agricultural significance historic towns and strategic geography
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Barking up wrong tree
Accusing the wrong person.
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Barometer
Instrument to measure pressure invented by Evangelista Torricelli.
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Barracks
A building for soldiers to live in.
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Barrel
Unit of volume for crude oil (approx 159 liters).
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Basholi Pashmina
Soft wool fabric from Kathua district distinct for its fineness and GI Tag.
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Basmati Rice
Premium rice variety grown in RS Pura Jammu.
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Basohli
Town in Kathua famous for Paintings and Pashmina.
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Basohli Painting
Miniature painting style from Kathua.
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Basohli Paintings
A traditional art form from Jammu known for vibrant colors bold lines and mythological themes representing unique cultural identity
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Battle of Buxar
1764 British defeated combined forces of Mir Qasim.
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Battle of Chausa
1539 Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun.
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Battle of Chushul
A significant conflict during the 1962 Indo China war fought at high altitude highlighting strategic vulnerabilities harsh conditions and geopolitical tensions
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Battle of Ghaghra
1529 Babur defeated Afghans.
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Battle of Haldighati
1576 Akbar defeated Maharana Pratap.
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Battle of Hydaspes
326 BC Alexander defeated Porus.
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Battle of Kannauj
1540 Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun again.
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Battle of Khanwa
1527 Babur defeated Rana Sanga.
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Battle of Plassey
1557 British defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah.
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Battle of Talikota
1565 Deccan Sultanates defeated Vijayanagara Empire.
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Battle of Wandiwash
1760 British defeated French.
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Bauxite
Main ore of Aluminum.
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BCR
Bar Code Reader.
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BEAMS
Budget Estimation Allocation and Monitoring System for financial transparency in J&K.
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Beat around the bush
Avoiding the main topic.
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Begar System
Forced labor without payment practiced during the Dogra rule in Kashmir.
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Benthe
Chorus singing style of Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes.
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Beri Beri
Disease caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency.
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Betaab Valley
Famous valley in Pahalgam named after the Bollywood movie Betaab.
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Better late than never
Better to arrive late than not to come at all.
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Bhaderwah
Mini Kashmir of Jammu region (Doda).
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Bhaderwah Rajmash
A red kidney bean variety from Doda district known for unique flavor and GI Tag.
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Bhand Pather
Traditional folk theatre combining play and dance.
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Bhils
Major tribe in Rajasthan Gujarat and MP.
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BHIM
Bharat Interface for Money.
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Bhimgarh Fort
Also known as Reasi Fort associated with General Zorawar Singh.
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Bhutan Currency
Ngultrum.
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Bhutan Parliament
Tshogdu.
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Bibliophile
A person who collects or has a great love of books.
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Bibliophobia
Fear of books.
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Big Data
Large complex datasets requiring advanced tools for analysis processing and extraction of meaningful information
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Binary System
A number system using digits zero and one fundamental for computer operations and digital logic
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Bing Dwen Dwen
Mascot of 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Biogas
Methane + Carbon Dioxide.
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Biome
Large ecological regions defined by climate vegetation and wildlife shaping global biodiversity patterns
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BIOS
Basic Input Output System.
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Biosphere
The global ecological system including all living organisms interacting with air water and land
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Birbal
Advisor in Akbar's court known for his wit.
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Bit
Smallest unit of data representing a 0 or 1.
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Bite the bullet
To get something over with because it is inevitable.
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Black Pearl
Pele.
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Black Revolution
Revolution in Petroleum Production.
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Blade Runner
Oscar Pistorius.
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Bleaching Powder
Calcium Oxychloride.
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Blockchain
A digital ledger technology storing secure verifiable transactions enabling transparency decentralization and trust
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Blow up
To explode or get angry.
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Blue Revolution
Revolution in Fish Production.
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Blue Vitriol
Copper Sulphate pentahydrate.
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Bolometer
Instrument measuring heat radiation.
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Book Village
Title given to Aragam village in Bandipora.
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Borax
Used in making glass and soap.
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Borax Deposits
Found in Puga Valley of Ladakh.
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Bos taurus
Scientific name for Cow.
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Botany
Scientific study of plants.
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Brahmaputra
River known as Tsangpo in Tibet and Jamuna in Bangladesh.
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Brahmo Samaj
Reform movement founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828.
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Braille
Tactile writing system invented by Louis Braille.
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Brain Stem
The lower part of the brain controlling vital functions like breathing heartbeat and reflexes
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Brass
Alloy of Copper and Zinc.
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Brazil Currency
Real.
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Break down
To stop working (machine) or lose control (person).
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Break in
To enter forcibly.
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Break the ice
To make people feel more comfortable.
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Break up
To end a relationship.
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Bridge
Device connecting two network segments.
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Brigadier Rajinder Singh
Known as Saviour of Kashmir who died defending Uri in 1947.
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Bring up
To raise a child or mention a topic.
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Bromine
Non-metal that is liquid at room temperature.
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Bronze
Alloy of Copper and Tin.
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Brown Revolution
Revolution in Leather and Cocoa.
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Bubalus bubalis
Scientific name for Buffalo.
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Budgam
District with highest Shia population.
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Budgam District
A central Kashmir district known for agriculture cultural sites and connectivity with Srinagar
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Budha Amarnath
Ancient temple in Poonch.
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Bug
An error or flaw in a computer program.
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Bully
A method of restarting play in Field Hockey.
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Burrow
A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal.
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Bursar Project
Storage scheme on Marusudar river in Kishtwar.
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Burzahom
Neolithic archaeological site in Srinagar famous for pit dwellings.
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Butshikan for his iconoclasm in Kashmir. Mughal Conquest
Annexation of Kashmir by Akbar in 1586 ending Chak rule. Afghan Rule
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Butterfly Stroke
A swimming stroke swum on the breast with both arms moving.
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Byte
Unit of data equal to 8 bits.
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Cabinet Mission
1946 plan for transfer of power and Constituent Assembly.
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Calciferol
Chemical name for Vitamin D.
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Call back
To return a phone call.
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Call it a day
Stop working on something.
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Call off
To cancel something.
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Call on
To visit someone.
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Calm down
To become relaxed.
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Calorie
Unit of heat energy.
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Calorimeter
Instrument measuring quantity of heat.
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Canada Capital
Ottawa.
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Canada Parliament
Parliament.
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Canis lupus familiaris
Scientific name for Dog.
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Capacitance
The ability of a system to store electric charge influencing circuit behavior energy storage and signal processing
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Captain Cool
MS Dhoni.
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Cardiogram
Record of heart muscle activity.
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Cardiology
Branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart.
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Carry on
To continue doing something.
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Casino
A place for gambling.
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Caspian Sea
Largest enclosed inland body of water (Lake).
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Cataract
Clouding of the lens in the eye leading to decreased vision.
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Caustic Potash
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH).
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Caustic Soda
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH).
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CBI
Central Bureau of Investigation (India).
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CBT
Computer Based Test mode where exams are taken on a computer screen instead of OMR sheets.
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CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access.
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Cell Membrane
A protective biological barrier controlling movement of substances into and out of cells supporting communication homeostasis and structure
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Cemetery
A graveyard where the dead are buried.
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Census 2011 J&K Population
Total population was approximately 1.25 Crore.
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Census 2011 Literacy
Literacy rate of J&K was 67.16 percent.
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Census 2011 Sex Ratio
Sex ratio of J&K was 889 females per 1000 males.
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Chakdari System
An oppressive land revenue system in ancient Kashmir.
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Champaran Satyagraha
1917 Gandhi's first civil disobedience in India (Indigo).
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Chandragupta II
Gupta ruler who adopted title Vikramaditya.
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Chang La
High mountain pass en route to Pangong Lake in Ladakh.
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Changpas
Nomadic tribe of Ladakh rearing Pashmina goats.
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Charar-e-Sharief
Shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali in Budgam.
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Chashme Shahi Garden
One of the Mughal gardens in Srinagar known for natural spring terraced architecture and heritage significance
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Chauri Chaura
1922 violent incident leading to end of Non-Cooperation.
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Check in
To register at a hotel or airport.
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Check out
To leave a hotel or investigate.
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Checkmate
Winning position in Chess where the king is under threat.
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Cheer up
To become happier.
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Chenab Bridge
World's highest railway bridge located in Reasi district.
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Chenab River
A significant Himalayan river supporting agriculture hydropower potential geography and regional development across Jammu and Kashmir
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Chenab Valley
A region rich in natural beauty cultural diversity hydropower potential and strategic road networks linking multiple districts
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Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
Longest road tunnel in J&K also known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel.
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Chennai Port
Oldest artificial port on East Coast.
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Cherrapunji
One of the wettest places on Earth located in Meghalaya.
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Cheshma Shahi
The Royal Spring Mughal garden in Srinagar built by Shah Jahan.
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Chhakri
Most popular folk music of Kashmir played with Harmonium.
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Chikri Wood
Soft wood craft from Rajouri.
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Chikri Wood Craft
Detailed wood carving craft from Rajouri district using soft Chikri wood.
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Chikungunya
Viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquito.
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Children's Day
Celebrated on November 14 birth anniversary of Nehru.
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Chilika Lake
Largest coastal lagoon in India located in Odisha.
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China Capital
Beijing.
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China Currency
Renminbi (Yuan).
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China Parliament
National People's Congress.
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Chinai-Kalan
The harshest 40-day period of winter in Kashmir from Dec 21 to Jan 30.
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Chinai-Khurd
The 20-day winter period following Chinai-Kalan generally less harsh.
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Chingus Fort
Mughal fort where Jahangir's entrails are buried.
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Chloroform
Trichlromethane (CHCl3).
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Cholera
Bacterial disease causing severe diarrhea.
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Chota Kashi
Nickname for Purmandal temple complex in Samba district.
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Chowgan
Large ground in Kishtwar city.
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Chowkidar
The village watchman who keeps birth and death records and assists the Nambardar.
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Chronometer
Accurate clock used for navigation at sea.
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CIA
Central Intelligence Agency (USA).
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Cinnabar
Main ore of Mercury.
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Circle Area
Pi x r x r.
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Circle Circumference
2 x Pi x r.
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Circulatory System
The body system transporting oxygen nutrients hormones and waste supporting survival and organ functions
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Citric Acid
Acid found in Citrus fruits like Lemon Orange.
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Citrus limon
Scientific name for Lemon.
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City of Temples
Nickname for Jammu City due to its numerous ancient temples like Raghunath Temple.
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Civil Disobedience
1930 movement started with the breaking of salt laws.
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Claustrophobia
Fear of confined places.
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Clean up
To tidy an area.
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CLI
Command Line Interface.
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Climate Change
Long term shifts in temperature weather patterns and environmental conditions driven by natural factors and human activities
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Climate Jammu
The climate of Jammu is subtropical with hot summers mild winters and varied rainfall affecting crops and settlement patterns
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Climate Kashmir
The climate of Kashmir is mostly temperate with four seasons affecting agriculture tourism and daily life
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Climate Ladakh
The climate of Ladakh is cold arid and harsh with extreme temperatures influencing lifestyle agriculture and settlements
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Cloakroom
A room in a public building where coats and luggage may be left.
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Cloud Computing
Technology providing computing resources storage and services over the internet enabling scalability and flexibility
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CMOS
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor.
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CNG
Compressed Natural Gas (Methane).
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Coal Formation
A process where plant material transforms under pressure and heat forming coal used for energy and industry
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Coal Mines
Found in Kalakot area of Rajouri district.
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Cochin Port
Natural harbour in Kerala known as Queen of Arabian Sea.
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Colorimeter
Instrument measuring intensity of color.
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Come across
To find by chance.
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Come up with
To produce an idea.
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Commutator
Device reversing current direction in motors.
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Compiler
A program that converts high level code into machine language enabling execution by computer hardware
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Compound Interest
P (1 + R/100)^n - P.
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Computer Hardware
Physical components of a computer enabling input processing storage and output functions
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Computer Mouse
Pointing device invented by Douglas Engelbart.
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Computer Network
A system linking multiple devices for communication sharing resources and transferring data locally or globally
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Computer Software
Programs and instructions enabling computer functionality operations and user interaction
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Computer Virus
Malicious software designed to harm systems steal data or disrupt operations requiring protection
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Concurrent List
Feature borrowed from Australian Constitution.
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Condensation
The process through which vapor converts into liquid releasing energy influencing clouds dew and precipitation
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Cone Volume
1/3 x Pi x r x r x h.
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Convection
Heat transfer through fluids involving movement of particles influencing weather patterns and heating systems
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Convent
A residence for nuns.
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Cookie
Small text file stored by browser remembering user data.
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Copperware
Utensils made of copper with intricate carving.
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Copperware (Traam)
Traditional copper utensils used in Kashmiri households and Wazwan.
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Corundum
Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3).
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Cosmology
Science of the origin and development of the universe.
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Count on
To rely on someone.
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Covid-19
Viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2.
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CPU
Central Processing Unit.
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Creche
A nursery where babies are cared for.
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Cricket Bat
Made from Kashmir Willow (Salix alba).
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Cripps Mission
1942 failed mission termed 'Post-dated cheque' by Gandhi.
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CRT
Cathode Ray Tube.
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Cryometer
Thermometer for very low temperatures.
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CSS
Cascading Style Sheets.
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Ctrl+A
Keyboard shortcut to Select All.
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Ctrl+B
Shortcut to make selected text Bold.
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Ctrl+E
Shortcut to Center align paragraph.
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Ctrl+End
Shortcut to move the cursor to the end of the document.
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Ctrl+F
Keyboard shortcut to Find.
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Ctrl+Home
Shortcut to move the cursor to the beginning of the document.
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Ctrl+I
Shortcut to make selected text Italic.
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Ctrl+J
Shortcut to Justify paragraph alignment.
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Ctrl+K
Shortcut to insert a Hyperlink.
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Ctrl+L
Shortcut to Left align paragraph.
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Ctrl+P
Keyboard shortcut to Print.
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Ctrl+R
Shortcut to Right align paragraph.
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Ctrl+U
Shortcut to Underline selected text.
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Ctrl+Y
Shortcut to Redo the last action.
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CU
Control Unit.
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Cube Volume
Side x Side x Side.
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Cuboid Volume
Length x Breadth x Height.
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Curiosity killed the cat
Being too curious can get you into trouble.
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Cusec
Unit of flow rate equal to one cubic foot per second.
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Cut corners
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money.
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Cut off
To disconnect or isolate.
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Cutting the rug
Dancing vigorously.
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Cyber Security
Protection of digital systems from attacks ensuring data safety integrity and privacy
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Cybersecurity
Practices that protect systems networks and data from unauthorized access theft or damage
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Cyclotron
Particle accelerator for charged particles.
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Cylinder Volume
Pi x r x r x h.
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Cynophobia
Fear of dogs.
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Dachigam National Park
Located in Srinagar famous for the Hangul (Kashmir Stag).
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Daksum
Picnic spot in Anantnag located on the Anantnag-Simthan-Kishtwar road.
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Dal Lake
Jewel in the crown of Kashmir (Srinagar).
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dance of Kashmiri women. Bhand Pather
Traditional folk theatre of Kashmir. Hafiza
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Dandi March
1930 Salt Satyagraha starting Civil Disobedience.
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Darbar Move
The bi-annual shift of the secretariat between Srinagar (Summer) and Jammu (Winter) stopped in 2021.
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Das Kapital
Critical analysis of capitalism by Karl Marx.
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Dastgeer Sahib
Sufi shrine in Srinagar dedicated to Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani.
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Data Link Layer
Layer 2 dealing with MAC addresses and frames.
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Data Science
A field involving analysis of data to extract insights support decisions and create solutions
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Data Structure
Methods of organizing data such as arrays lists or trees enabling efficient storage retrieval and computation
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Database
A structured collection of data enabling storage retrieval management and efficient organization of information
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Database Management System
Software used to manage store retrieve and organize data efficiently in structured form
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Davis Cup
Premier international team event in men's tennis.
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DBMS
Database Management System.
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Debugging
The process of finding and fixing bugs.
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Deccan Plateau
Large plateau in southern India.
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Decibel
Unit used to measure intensity of sound.
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Decryption
Process of converting code back to data.
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Deepest in World
Deepest lakes or trenches.
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Delimitation Commission
A body established to redraw boundaries of assembly and parliamentary constituencies in J&K.
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Demography
Statistical study of populations mainly human beings.
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Demophobia
Fear of people.
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Dengue
Viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquito.
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Denmark Parliament
Folketing.
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Dermatology
Branch of medicine dealing with skin nails and hair.
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Deshbandhu
C.R. Das.
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Deuce
Score of 40-40 in Tennis requiring two consecutive points to win.
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Devil's advocate
To present a counter argument.
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DGSE
External security agency of France.
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Dharmachakra Pravartana
Buddha's first sermon at Sarnath.
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DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
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Dhing Express
Hima Das.
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Dholavira
Indus site in Gujarat known for its advanced water management system.
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Diabetes
Metabolic disease causing high blood sugar.
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Diamond
Hardest natural substance (Allotrope of Carbon).
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Diesel Engine
Internal combustion engine invented by Rudolf Diesel.
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Digestive System
System that processes food extracts nutrients and eliminates waste essential for energy and health
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Din-i-Ilahi
Syncretic religion propounded by Akbar in 1582.
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Dioptre
Unit of power of a lens.
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Discount
Marked Price - Selling Price.
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Discovery of India
Book written by Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Distance
Speed x Time.
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DNA Structure
The molecular blueprint for life containing genetic information stored in a double helix essential for inheritance protein synthesis and reproduction
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DNS
Domain Name System.
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DOC
Microsoft Word Document.
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Doctrine of Lapse
Annexation policy introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
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Doda
District famous for Rajmash and Lavender.
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Doda District
A mountainous district in Jammu region known for forests rivers and cultural diversity
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Dogra Culture
A cultural identity of Jammu region marked by traditions festivals language and heritage reflecting regional history
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Dogra Dynasty
The Dogra Dynasty ruled Jammu and Kashmir from the mid nineteenth century until 1947 shaping regional politics culture administration and military structures through strong monarchical control and alliances with British authorities
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Dogri Language
An official language of Jammu and Kashmir spoken widely in Jammu reflecting regional culture and literature
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Domicile Certificate
A document proving residency in J&K mandatory for applying to government jobs after 2019.
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Don't count chickens
Don't make plans for something that might not happen.
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Don't put eggs in one basket
Don't concentrate all efforts in one area.
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Doodhpathri
Valley of Milk tourist spot in Budgam.
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Dormitory
A large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.
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DPSP Source
Feature borrowed from Irish Constitution.
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Chairman of Drafting Committee and Father of Constitution.
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DRAM
Dynamic Random Access Memory.
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Drang Valley
A scenic valley in Kashmir known for natural beauty waterfalls and tourism
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Drass Town
One of the coldest inhabited places in India located in Ladakh known for harsh winters and strategic importance
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Drastic times measures
When you are extremely desperate you need to take drastic actions.
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Drey
The nest of a squirrel.
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Dribble
Maneuver of moving the ball by a single player in Football.
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Drop by
To visit briefly.
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Drop off
To deliver someone or fall asleep.
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Dry Ice
Solid Carbon Dioxide used for cooling.
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Duck
A batsman getting dismissed for zero runs in Cricket.
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Dul Hasti Project
390 MW power project on Chenab river in Kishtwar built by NHPC.
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Dulhasti Power Project
A hydropower project in Kishtwar district supporting energy production and development
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Dum Aloo
Potatoes cooked in spicy gravy.
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Dumhal
Dance performed by Wattal tribe men in long robes.
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Duncan Passage
Separates South Andaman and Little Andaman.
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Durand Cup
Oldest football tournament in Asia held in India.
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Durand Line
Boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Dynamite
Explosive invented by Alfred Nobel.
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Dynamo
Device converting mechanical energy to electrical.
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Dynamometer
Instrument measuring force or power.
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e-Unnat
Unified service delivery portal of J&K Government offering online citizen services.
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Earth Day
Celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for protection.
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Earthquake
A sudden release of energy within Earth crust causing shaking damage and geological changes
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Eastern Ghats
Discontinuous range of mountains along eastern coast.
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Easy does it
Slow down.
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Ecosystem
A biological community interacting with environment supporting energy flow cycles and biodiversity
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EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
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Egypt Currency
Egyptian Pound.
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Eighth Schedule
Lists 22 official languages of India.
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Electric Current
The flow of electric charge through conductors enabling operation of electronic devices circuits and machinery
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Electromagnetic Waves
Energy waves generated by charged particles important for communication radiation and scientific applications
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Electroscope
Instrument detecting electric charge.
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Elephas maximus
Scientific name for Indian Elephant.
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Eleventh Schedule
Contains 29 subjects for Panchayats.
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Elvis has left the building
The show has come to an end.
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Elysium
A paradise or place of perfect happiness.
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Email
Electronic mail system credited to Ray Tomlinson.
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Embryo
Early developmental stage following fertilization forming tissues organs and body structures
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Emergency Suspension
Feature borrowed from German (Weimar) Constitution.
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Encryption
Process of converting data into code.
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End up
To eventually reach a state.
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Endocrine System
A network of glands producing hormones regulating metabolism growth stress response and reproduction
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Endoscope
Instrument for viewing internal body parts.
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Ennore Port
First corporatized major port in India (Kamarajar).
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Entomology
Scientific study of insects.
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Entomophobia
Fear of insects.
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Enzymes
Biological catalysts speeding reactions supporting metabolism digestion and cellular regulation
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EPROM
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.
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Epsom Salt
Magnesium Sulphate.
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Equator
Imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude.
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Equi-Percentile Method
The statistical method used for calculating ranks and scores in JKSSB CBT exams.
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Equus caballus
Scientific name for Horse.
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Eurozone Currency
Euro.
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Evaporation
The process in which liquid molecules convert into vapor due to energy gain influencing climate cooling and water cycles
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Every cloud has silver lining
Good things come after bad things.
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Evolution
The process through which species change over generations driven by natural selection mutation and adaptation
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EWS Category
Economically Weaker Section reservation for general category candidates with low income.
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Exabyte (EB)
Unit of data equal to 1024 Petabytes.
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EXE
Executable File.
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F1 Key
Function key used to open the Help menu in most applications.
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F11 Key
Function key used to toggle Full Screen mode in browsers.
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F12 Key
Function key used to open 'Save As' dialog box in MS Word.
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F2 Key
Function key used to Rename a selected file or folder.
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F3 Key
Function key used to open the Search feature in an application.
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F4 Key
Function key often combined with Alt (Alt+F4) to close active windows.
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F5 Key
Function key to Refresh the page.
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F7 Key
Function key used to run Spell Check and Grammar check in MS Word.
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Fa-Hien
Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Chandragupta II reign.
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Fall apart
To break into pieces.
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Farad
SI unit of capacitance.
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Fard
A document copy of land records detailing ownership and cultivation status provided to the owner.
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Father of Nation
Mahatma Gandhi.
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Fathometer
Instrument measuring ocean depth.
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FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigation (USA).
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Federation with Centre
Feature borrowed from Canadian Constitution.
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Felis catus
Scientific name for Cat.
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Femur
Longest and strongest bone in the human body (Thigh bone).
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Fertilization
The fusion of male and female gametes forming a zygote essential for reproduction and development
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Ficus benghalensis
Scientific name for Banyan Tree.
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Figure out
To understand or solve.
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Fill out
To complete a form.
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Find out
To discover information.
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Firewall
Security system controlling network traffic.
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Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Sultan known for building canals and imposing Jizya on Brahmins.
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First Anglo-Maratha War
1775-82 Ended with Treaty of Salbai.
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First Anglo-Mysore War
1767-69 Hyder Ali vs British.
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First Anglo-Sikh War
1845-46 Ended with Treaty of Lahore.
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First Battle of Panipat
1526 Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
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First Battle of Tarain
1191 Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Mohd Ghori.
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First Buddhist Council
Held at Rajgir patronized by Ajatashatru.
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First Field Marshal
Sam Manekshaw.
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First Governor General of India
Lord William Bentinck.
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First in India
First person or thing in India.
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First in World
First person or thing globally.
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First Indian Governor General
C. Rajagopalachari.
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First Indian in Space
Rakesh Sharma.
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First Indian Miss Universe
Sushmita Sen.
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First Indian Miss World
Reita Faria.
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First Indian Nobel Laureate
Rabindranath Tagore for Literature.
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First PM of India
Jawaharlal Nehru.
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First President of India
Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
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First Viceroy of India
Lord Canning.
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First Woman PM of India
Indira Gandhi.
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First Woman President of India
Pratibha Patil.
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Fission Reaction
A nuclear process where heavy nuclei split releasing energy used in reactors medicine and scientific research
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Five Year Plan Source
Feature borrowed from USSR Constitution.
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Floriculture
Farming of flowering and ornamental plants.
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Flying Sikh
Milkha Singh.
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Food Chain
A sequence showing how energy moves from producers to consumers and decomposers within ecosystems
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Forest Types J&K
The region has coniferous forests alpine meadows and broadleaf forests supporting biodiversity and ecology
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Formic Acid
Acid found in Red Ants sting.
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Fotu La
Highest point on the Srinagar-Leh highway.
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Fourth Anglo-Mysore War
1799 Tipu Sultan died defending Srirangapatna.
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Fourth Buddhist Council
Held at Kundalvana Kashmir patronized by Kanishka.
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France Capital
Paris.
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Freon
Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC).
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Friction
The resistive force opposing motion between surfaces transforming energy into heat and affecting movement efficiency
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Frontier Gandhi
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
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FTP
File Transfer Protocol.
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Fuleco
Mascot of 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Full Duplex
Communication in both directions simultaneously (e.g. Mobile).
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Fullerene
Carbon allotrope also known as Buckyball.
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Fundamental Duties Source
Feature borrowed from USSR Constitution.
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Fundamental Rights
Feature borrowed from USA Constitution.
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Fusion Reaction
A nuclear process where light nuclei combine releasing energy powering stars and future energy possibilities
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Gabba
Embroidered rug from Anantnag.
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Gaddis
Shepherd tribe of Himachal Pradesh.
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Gair Mumkin
Land that is uncultivable such as roads canals or rocky areas.
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Galena
Main ore of Lead.
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Gallon
Unit of volume for liquids (approx 3.78 liters).
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Galvanometer
Instrument detecting small electric currents.
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Gamma Rays
Extremely high energy radiation from radioactive decay used in therapy research and astrophysics
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Gamophobia
Fear of marriage.
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Ganderbal
District of Lakes (Manasbal Gangabal).
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Ganderbal District
A district known for Sind River hydropower tourism and strategic routes including Sonmarg
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Ganderbal Power Project
Oldest power project on Sindh river commissioned in 1955.
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Gandhi Jayanti
Celebrated on October 2 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Gandhi-Irwin Pact
1931 pact leading to Congress joining Round Table Conf.
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Ganga
Longest river flowing entirely within India.
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Gangabal Lake
Alpine high altitude lake at the foot of Mount Haramukh.
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Garden of Joy on Dal Lake banks. Shalimar Bagh
Largest Mughal garden in Srinagar. Chashme Shahi
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Garos
Tribe of Meghalaya known for Wangala festival.
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Gateway
Device connecting networks with different protocols.
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Gautama Buddha
Founder of Buddhism born in Lumbini Nepal.
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Geetanjali
Collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore.
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Genetics
The science of heredity genes and variation explaining inheritance biological diversity and medical applications
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Geothermal Energy
Energy from Earth internal heat used for electricity heating and sustainable power solutions
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German Silver
Alloy of Copper Zinc and Nickel (No Silver).
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Germany Capital
Berlin.
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Germany Parliament
Bundestag (Lower) and Bundesrat (Upper).
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Get along
To have a good relationship.
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Get away
To escape or go on vacation.
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Get back
To return.
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Get in
To enter a vehicle.
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Get off
To leave a bus or train.
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Get on
To board a bus or train.
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Get out of hand
Get out of control.
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Get over
To recover from an illness or shock.
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Get rid of
To eliminate or throw away.
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Get something off chest
To talk about something that has been worrying you.
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Ghadar Movement
Founded by Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Hardayal in 1913.
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Ghadar Party
Revolutionary party founded in 1913 in San Francisco.
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GIF
Graphics Interchange Format.
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Gigabyte (GB)
Unit of data equal to 1024 Megabytes.
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Gilgit Lease
Agreement in 1935 where Hari Singh leased Gilgit Agency to the British for 60 years.
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Girda
Common breakfast bread of Kashmir.
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Girdawari
A biannual harvest inspection record conducted by Patwari to verify cultivation and crops grown (Rabi and Kharif).
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Give benefit of doubt
Believe someone's statement without proof.
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Give in
To yield or agree to something.
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Give up
To stop trying or surrender.
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Glacial Moraines
Deposits left by retreating glaciers that help scientists study past climate patterns geological processes and landscape evolution
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Glaucoma
Eye condition that damages the optic nerve.
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Go on
To continue.
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Go over
To review something.
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Gobar Gas
Methane.
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God of Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar.
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Godan
Famous Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand.
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Godavari
Second longest river in India often called Dakshin Ganga.
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Goitre
Disease caused by deficiency of Iodine.
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Gojri Language
A language spoken by Gujjar community representing cultural identity oral traditions and regional diversity
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Golden Fiber Revolution
Revolution in Jute Production.
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Golden Girl
P.T. Usha.
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Golden Revolution
Revolution in Horticulture and Honey.
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Golgi Body
Organelle responsible for packaging proteins.
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Gonds
Largest tribal group in India found in Central India.
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Good Governance Day
Celebrated on December 25 birth anniversary of Vajpayee.
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Govt of India Act 1935
Act that formed the basis of the Indian Constitution.
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GPS
Global Positioning System.
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Granary
A storehouse for threshed grain.
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Grand Old Man of India
Dadabhai Naoroji.
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Grandmaster
Highest title awarded to chess players by FIDE.
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Graphite
Good conductor allotrope of Carbon (Pencils).
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Gravitation
The natural force causing attraction between masses governing planetary motion tides and many physical processes on Earth
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Gravity Waves
Disturbances in spacetime produced by massive objects providing insights into cosmic events and astrophysics
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Great Andamanese
Indigenous tribe of Andaman islands.
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Great Channel
Separates Great Nicobar and Sumatra (Indonesia).
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Green Revolution
Revolution in Agriculture (Wheat/Rice) led by MS Swaminathan.
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Green Vitriol
Ferrous Sulphate heptahydrate.
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Greenhouse Effect
The warming of Earth due to heat trapped by gases essential for climate balance yet affected by human activity
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Greenland
Largest island in the world.
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Grey Revolution
Revolution in Fertilizer Production.
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Grow up
To become an adult.
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GSM
Global System for Mobile Communications.
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Gufkral
Neolithic site in Pulwama meaning Cave of the Potter.
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GUI
Graphical User Interface.
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Guide
Novel by R.K. Narayan.
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Gujjar Community
A nomadic pastoral community in Jammu and Kashmir known for livestock rearing culture and mountain lifestyle
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Gujjars
Pastoral tribe of J&K and Himachal.
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Gulab Singh
Founder of the Dogra Dynasty who established strong political authority in Jammu and Kashmir and laid administrative foundations that influenced future governance and territorial consolidation
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Gulmarg
Meadow of Flowers famous for skiing and Gondola.
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Gurez Valley
Beautiful valley in Bandipora on Silk Route.
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Gurudev
Rabindranath Tagore.
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Gushtaba
Meatball dish in yogurt gravy (End of Wazwan).
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Gwatri
Folk singing style of Jammu region.
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Gymnasium
A room equipped for gymnastics and sports.
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Gypsum
Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate (cement).
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Gypsum Reserves
Found in Uri and Buniyar areas of Baramulla.
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Haak
Collard greens staple food of Kashmir.
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Habba Khatoon
Poetess known as the Nightingale of Kashmir and wife of Yusuf Shah Chak.
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Habba Khatoon Peak
Pyramid shaped peak in Gurez.
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Hafiz Nagma
Dance performed to Suffiana Kalam music.
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Half Duplex
Communication in both directions but one at a time (e.g. Walkie-Talkie).
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Hang on
To wait for a short time.
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Hang out
To spend time socially.
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Hangar
A large building with an extensive floor area typically for housing aircraft.
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Hangul Deer
A critically endangered deer species endemic to Kashmir representing important conservation challenges and ecological value
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Harappa
First Indus Valley site discovered by Daya Ram Sahni in 1921.
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Hari Parbat
Hill in Srinagar housing a fort and shrines of Sharika Devi and Makhdoom Sahib.
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Hari Parbat Fort
Fort in Srinagar built by Atta Muhammad Khan Durrani.
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Hari Singh
The last ruling Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir whose decision to accede to India during the 1947 crisis reshaped the political landscape and initiated major constitutional and territorial changes
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Harry Potter
Fantasy series by J.K. Rowling.
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Harud
The local Kashmiri term for the Autumn season known for Chinar leaves turning red.
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Harwan Garden
Garden in Srinagar with ancient Buddhist ruins and clean environs.
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Haryana Hurricane
Kapil Dev.
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Hat-trick
Achievement of a positive feat three times in a game.
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Hazratbal
Shrine housing Holy Relic in Srinagar.
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Hazratbal Shrine
Shrine in Srinagar housing the Holy Relic (Moi-e-Muqaddas) of Prophet Muhammad.
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HDD
Hard Disk Drive.
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HDMI
High Definition Multimedia Interface.
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Heart and Soul
Article 32 as called by Dr. Ambedkar.
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Heat Conduction
Transfer of heat through solids due to particle vibration influencing temperature distribution and material behavior
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Heat Transfer
The process of energy movement through conduction convection or radiation influencing weather technology and physical systems
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Heavy Water
Deuterium Oxide (D2O) used as moderator in reactors.
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Hematite
Main ore of Iron.
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Hemis National Park
Located in Ladakh famous for Snow Leopards and being the largest national park in India.
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Hemoglobin
Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
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Hemorrhage
Excessive bleeding due to Vitamin K deficiency.
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Henry
SI unit of inductance.
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High Court of J&K
Established in 1928 by Maharaja Hari Singh.
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Highest in World
Highest peaks or waterfalls.
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Highest Literacy District
Jammu district had the highest literacy rate.
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Himalayan Biodiversity
The Himalayan region hosts diverse flora fauna and ecosystems shaped by altitude climate and geological processes influencing environmental research and conservation
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Himalayan Brown Bear
A rare species found in Kashmir and Ladakh representing ecological diversity and conservation challenges
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Hindenburg Line
Boundary between Germany and Poland.
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History: Dogra Rule
Dynasty that ruled J&K from 1846 to 1947 founded by Gulab Singh. Maharaja Gulab Singh
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Hit the nail on the head
Do or say something exactly right.
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Hit the sack
Go to sleep.
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Hitman
Rohit Sharma.
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Hiuen Tsang
Chinese pilgrim who visited during Harsha's reign.
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Hive
A place where bees live.
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HMT Factory
Defunct watch factory located in Zainakote Srinagar.
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Hockey Wizard
Dhyan Chand.
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Hold on
To wait (phone).
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Home Rule League
Movement launched in 1916 by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
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Homo sapiens
Scientific name for Human.
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Horizontal Reservation
Reservation for Women Ex-servicemen and PH within the vertical categories.
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Hormones
Chemical messengers regulating growth metabolism reproduction and homeostasis within organisms
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Horsepower
Unit of power equal to 746 Watts.
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Horticulture Kashmir
A major economic sector involving apple walnut cherry and saffron cultivation shaping rural economy employment and exports
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Houseboats
Stationary floating wooden homes on lakes in Srinagar serving tourism cultural identity and economic activity unique to Kashmir
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HTML
Hypertext Markup Language.
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HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
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HTTPS
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.
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Hub
Basic networking device connecting multiple computers.
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Human Rights Day
Celebrated on December 10 adoption of UDHR.
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Hutch
A box or cage typically with a wire mesh front for keeping rabbits.
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Hydrochloric Acid
Acid present in human stomach for digestion.
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Hydrometer
Instrument measuring density of liquids.
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Hydrophobia
Fear of water.
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Hydrophone
Instrument detecting sound under water.
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Hydropower
Energy produced from moving water using turbines supporting clean electricity generation and irrigation systems
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Hydropower J&K
The region has significant hydropower potential due to rivers and mountains supporting energy needs and development
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Hydrosphere
All water on Earth including oceans rivers lakes ice and groundwater supporting life climate and geology
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Hygrometer
Instrument used to measure humidity.
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Hypermetropia
Farsightedness corrected by Convex lens.
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Hypertension
High blood pressure condition.
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I Am Malala
Autobiography of Malala Yousafzai.
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IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service.
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IB
Intelligence Bureau (India).
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IC
Integrated Circuit.
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Ichthyology
Scientific study of fish.
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IDE
Integrated Development Environment.
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IFSC
Indian Financial System Code.
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Ilbert Bill
Controversial bill during Lord Ripon's time regarding judges.
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Iltutmish
Real founder of Delhi Sultanate who introduced Iqta system.
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Imambara Budgam
Religious place for Shia Muslims in Budgam district.
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IMAP
Internet Message Access Protocol.
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Immunity
The body defense system protecting against pathogens enabling health resistance and recovery
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Impeachment
Feature borrowed from USA Constitution.
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IMPS
Immediate Payment Service.
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INA
Indian National Army led by Subhash Chandra Bose.
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INC Foundation
Indian National Congress founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume.
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Independence Day
Celebrated on August 15 marking freedom from British rule.
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India Parliament
Sansad.
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Indira Point
Southernmost point of India's territory in Nicobar.
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Inductor Function
An inductor stores energy in magnetic fields influencing current changes filtering and circuit stability
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Indus River
A major river flowing through Ladakh supporting irrigation ecology and regional hydropower potential
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Indus Water Treaty
1960 water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan brokered by the World Bank.
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Inevitable
Certain to happen and unavoidable.
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Infallible
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
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Infirmary
A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill.
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Influenza
Viral infection attacking the respiratory system.
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Infrared Radiation
Low energy radiation associated with heat used in sensors communication and thermal imaging
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Inorganic Compounds
Non carbon based substances fundamental to minerals salts metals and numerous chemical reactions
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Input Devices
Devices enabling user data entry into computers supporting interaction and tasks
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Instrument of Accession
Legal document signed by Hari Singh on 26 Oct 1947 acceding J&K to India.
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Insulin
Hormone regulating blood sugar levels secreted by Pancreas.
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International Date Line
Imaginary line roughly following 180 degrees longitude.
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International Labour Day
Celebrated on May 1 for workers rights.
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International Women's Day
Celebrated on March 8 for women's rights.
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International Yoga Day
Celebrated on June 21 declared by UN.
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Internet
The global network enabling information exchange communication and access to digital services worldwide
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Interpreter
A software tool that executes code line by line enabling rapid testing debugging and scripting tasks
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Intiqal (Mutation)
The process of changing the title of ownership in revenue records when land is sold gifted or inherited.
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Invincible
Too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
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Iodine
Non-metal needed for Thyroid gland (Goitre).
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IoT
Internet of Things.
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IP
Internet Protocol address.
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Iran Currency
Rial (Toman).
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Iran Parliament
Majlis.
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Iraq Currency
Dinar.
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Iron Man of India
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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ISI
Inter-Services Intelligence (Pakistan).
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Isotopes
Atoms of same element with different neutron numbers useful in dating research medicine and energy
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ISP
Internet Service Provider company providing net access.
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Israel Currency
Shekel.
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Israel Parliament
Knesset.
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IST
Indian Standard Time based on 82.5 degrees East longitude.
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It's not rocket science
It's not complicated.
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J&K Reorganization Act 2019
Act of Parliament that bifurcated J&K state into two Union Territories J&K and Ladakh on 31 Oct 2019.
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Jagarna
Wedding dance performed by women in Jammu when men are away.
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Jai Valley
Meadow in Bhaderwah known for its green beauty.
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Jainism
Religion founded by Rishabhanatha with Mahavira as 24th Tirthankara.
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Jajar Kotli
Picnic spot near Jammu on the banks of Jhajjar rivulet.
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Jallianwala Bagh
1919 massacre by General Dyer in Amritsar.
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Jamabandi
The Record of Rights (ROR) updated every 4 years containing ownership cultivation and land rights details.
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Jamia Masjid
Largest mosque in Kashmir located in Nowhatta built by Sultan Sikandar.
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Jamia Masjid Srinagar
An important mosque known for traditional wooden architecture cultural heritage and social significance
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Jammu
City of Temples and Winter Capital.
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Jammu & Kashmir Bank
First state-owned bank founded in 1938.
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Jammu City
The winter capital known for temples administrative importance cultural diversity and trade
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Jammu Region
The southern part of Jammu and Kashmir characterized by plains hills diverse climate cultural significance and strategic location
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Jan 24 1950
Date of adoption of National Anthem and Song.
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Jan 26 1950
Date of enforcement of the Constitution.
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Japan Capital
Tokyo.
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Japan Currency
Yen.
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Japan Parliament
Diet.
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Jarawa
Indigenous tribe of Andaman islands.
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Jasrota
Wildlife sanctuary in Kathua.
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Jasrota Fort
A historic fort in Kathua district with archaeological significance regional heritage and cultural value
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Java Programming
A programming language used for applications mobile development and enterprise systems
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Largest container port in India (Nhava Sheva).
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Jhelum River
A major river flowing through the Kashmir Valley vital for irrigation hydropower transport and historical settlement patterns in the region
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JK Reorganisation Act 2019
The act that reorganized Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories and redefined administrative political and legal structures
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JKHRMS
J&K Human Resource Management System for government employees to view service books and salary.
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JKPaySys
Online payment system for government bills and employee salaries.
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JKPSC
Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission responsible for gazetted posts and KAS exams.
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JKSSB
Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board responsible for recruiting non-gazetted posts.
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Joinery Mills
Woodworking government factory in Pampore.
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Joint Sitting
Feature borrowed from Australian Constitution.
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Joule
SI unit of energy and work.
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JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group.
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JS
JavaScript programming language.
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JSP
JavaServer Pages.
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Judicial Review
Feature borrowed from USA Constitution.
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July 22 1947
Date of adoption of National Flag.
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Jumbo
Anil Kumble.
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K2
Second highest peak in the world located in PoK.
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Kahcharai
Land reserved specifically for grazing of cattle in the village records.
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Kahwa
A traditional Kashmiri tea made with saffron spices and nuts representing cultural hospitality and tradition
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Kala Azar
Protozoan disease transmitted by Sand fly.
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Kalari
Ripened cheese of Jammu (Udhampur).
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Kalhana
Author of Rajtarangini the historical chronicle of Kings of Kashmir written in Sanskrit.
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Kalibangan
Indus site in Rajasthan famous for black bangles and ploughed field.
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Kalidasa
Sanskrit poet in Gupta court author of Shakuntala.
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Kalinga Edict
Rock Edict XIII describing the horrors of Kalinga War.
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Kalinga War
261 BC Ashoka defeated Kalinga ruler.
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Kanchenjunga
Highest mountain peak in India (undisputed territory).
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Kandla Port
Major tidal port in Gujarat (Deendayal Port).
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Kangri
Earthen pot with hot embers used under Pheran.
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Kani Shawl
Handwoven shawl from Kanihama using wooden needles.
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Karak
Folk ballad of Dogra community.
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Karakoram Range
A prominent mountain range with extreme altitudes glaciated terrain strategic routes and important geopolitical significance in northern Kashmir regions
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Karewa Deposits
Unique lacustrine clay and silt formations in Kashmir important for horticulture fossils and geological studies
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Karewas
Plateau-like terrace deposits of glacial clay in Kashmir Valley famous for Saffron cultivation.
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Kargil District
A district in Ladakh with strategic importance unique culture and challenging terrain
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Kargil Town
A major town in Ladakh known for its historical significance strategic geography and role in regional connectivity
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Kargil War
A conflict in 1999 between India and Pakistan over high altitude positions in Kargil reflecting strategic challenges international diplomacy and military operations
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Karkota Dynasty
An early medieval ruling dynasty in Kashmir notable for strong political authority cultural development and achievements in art architecture and administration
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Kasaba
Headgear worn by Muslim women in Kashmir.
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Kashmir Silk Industry
Traditional silk production industry known for fine craftsmanship cultural heritage and economic contribution
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Kashmir Stag Hangul
A critically endangered deer species found in Kashmir forests representing ecological significance and conservation need
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Kashmir Valley
A fertile Himalayan valley known for scenic landscapes agriculture horticulture and cultural heritage influenced by climate and geography
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Kashmiri Cuisine
Traditional cuisine known for rich flavors spices and dishes influenced by culture climate and local produce
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Kashmiri Language
The primary language of Kashmir Valley representing unique literature poetry and cultural identity
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Kashmiri Pandit Community
A Hindu community from Kashmir with distinct culture traditions and historical importance
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Kashmiriyat
A cultural ethos of communal harmony mutual respect and shared identity among diverse communities in Jammu and Kashmir promoting unity and peaceful coexistence
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Kathua
City of Sufis and Gateway to J&K.
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Kathua District
A southern district known for industry agriculture and strategic location along national routes
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Katra
Base camp for Vaishno Devi yatra (Reasi).
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Kausar Nag
High altitude lake in Kulgam district source of Veshu river.
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Kautilya
Author of Arthashastra and Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya.
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Keep on
To continue doing.
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Keep up
To maintain the same speed or level.
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Kehwa
Saffron tea with almonds and cardamom.
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Kelvin
SI unit of thermodynamic temperature.
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Kennel
A small shelter for a dog.
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Keras Oil
Traditional medicinal oil from Kashmir used in wellness practices representing cultural knowledge and local tradition
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Keylogger
Spyware that records keystrokes.
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KGB
Former spy agency of Soviet Union (now FSB).
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Khanqah-e-Moula
First mosque in Kashmir built by Sultan Sikandar for Shah-e-Hamadan.
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Khardung La
High mountain pass in Ladakh serving as gateway to Shyok and Nubra.
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Kharif Crops
Crops sown in rainy season and harvested in autumn like Rice and Maize.
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Khasis
Matrilineal tribe of Meghalaya.
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Khasra Number
A unique survey number assigned to a specific piece of land in the village map acting as its ID.
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Khatamband
Ceiling art using wooden geometric pieces.
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Khatamband Ceiling
A traditional Kashmiri woodwork art used in architecture reflecting craftsmanship cultural heritage and aesthetic value
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Khatauni
A register that lists the cultivators or tenants of the land showing who is actually farming.
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Kheer Bhawani
Famous temple spring in Tulmulla Ganderbal.
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Khewat Number
The number assigned to a list of owners or co-sharers in the Jamabandi indicating ownership holding.
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Khilafat Movement
Pan-Islamic protest campaign launched in 1919.
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Kill two birds one stone
Get two things done with a single action.
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Kilobyte (KB)
Unit of data equal to 1024 Bytes.
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King Kohli
Virat Kohli.
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Kirthai Project
Hydroelectric project in Kishtwar district.
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Kiru Project
624 MW run-of-river project on Chenab river in Kishtwar district.
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Kishenganga Project
Hydroelectric plant on the Kishenganga River in Bandipora.
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Kishtwar
Land of Saffron and Sapphires.
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Kishtwar District
A region rich in forests hydropower potential and unique cultural heritage
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Kishtwar National Park
National Park in Kishtwar district known for Sapphire mines and diverse wildlife.
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Kishtwar Plateau
A high altitude plateau known for saffron cultivation hydro projects and distinct geography influencing regional livelihood patterns
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Kishtwar Saffron
Saffron grown in the mountainous Kishtwar region distinguished by its aroma.
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Kleptomania
Compulsion to steal.
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Knot
Unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.
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Kokernag
Botanical garden and fresh water spring in Anantnag district.
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Kolahoi Glacier
Largest glacier in Kashmir valley source of Lidder river.
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Kolkata Port
Only riverine major port in India (Syama Prasad Mookerjee).
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Kud
Ritual dance of Jammu performed around a bonfire.
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Kulcha
Crispy bread often eaten with Nun Chai.
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Kulgam
Rice Bowl of Kashmir (traditional title).
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Kupwara
Known as the Crown of Kashmir.
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Kupwara District
A northern district of Kashmir known for forests agriculture and strategic location near Line of Control
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Kuwait Currency
Dinar (Highest value).
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Kwar Project
540 MW hydroelectric project on Chenab river in Kishtwar.
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Kwashiorkor
Protein deficiency disease in children.
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KYC
Know Your Customer.
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La'eeb
Mascot of 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Lactic Acid
Acid found in Curd and Sour Milk.
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Lactometer
Instrument used to measure purity of milk.
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Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council
A local government body in Ladakh responsible for development administration and policy decisions enhancing regional autonomy and planning
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Ladakh Region
A cold desert region known for unique landscapes Buddhist culture high altitude climate and strategic geopolitical importance
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Ladakhi Buddhist Culture
A cultural system in Ladakh influenced by Tibetan Buddhism rituals art and monastic traditions
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Ladakhi Handicrafts
Traditional crafts from Ladakh including woolens and metalwork representing local culture livelihood and artistic heritage
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Ladishah
Sarcastic storytelling tradition of Kashmir.
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Lahore Session
1929 Congress session demanding Purna Swaraj (Nehru).
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Lair
A wild animal's resting place especially one that is well hidden.
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Lake Superior
Largest freshwater lake by surface area.
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Lakshadweep
Union Territory comprising coral islands in Arabian Sea.
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Lalitaditya Muktapida
Most powerful ruler of the Karkota Dynasty known as the Samudragupta of Kashmir.
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Lalleshwari (Lal Ded)
Mystic poetess and creator of the Vakh style of poetry in Kashmiri language.
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LAN
Local Area Network.
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Land of Sapphires
Nickname for Paddar valley in Kishtwar district.
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Land of Springs
Nickname for Anantnag district due to numerous natural springs like Verinag.
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Land to the Tiller Act
A landmark reform that abolished absentee landlordism transferred land ownership to cultivators and significantly transformed rural socioeconomic structures in Jammu and Kashmir
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Largest in World
Largest geographical or man-made structures.
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Latency
Time delay in data transmission.
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Latha
A cloth map used by Patwaris to trace and measure land boundaries on the ground.
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lature. Quit Kashmir Movement
1946 movement against Dogra rule led by Sheikh Abdullah. Reading Room Party
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Laughing Gas
Nitrous Oxide (N2O).
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Lavender Capital
Nickname for Bhaderwah due to high lavender production.
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LBW
Leg Before Wicket a method of dismissal in Cricket.
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LCD
Liquid Crystal Display.
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Least Populous District
Kishtwar was the least populous district in 2011.
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LED
Light Emitting Diode.
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Leh Palace
Historic royal palace in Ladakh reflecting Tibetan architecture cultural heritage and historical significance of the region
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Leh Town
The administrative headquarters of Ladakh known for tourism Buddhist culture and high altitude environment
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Leprosy
Bacterial disease affecting skin and nerves.
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Let down
To disappoint someone.
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Let off the hook
To not hold someone responsible for something.
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LG's Grievance Cell
A portal where citizens can register complaints directly to the Lieutenant Governor's office.
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Liberty Equality Fraternity
Ideals borrowed from French Constitution.
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Liddar River
A river flowing through Pahalgam known for tourism ecological value and freshwater resources
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Light Year
Unit used to measure astronomical distances.
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Lightning Bolt
Usain Bolt.
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Limestone
Sedimentary rock composed of Calcium Carbonate.
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Limestone Reserves
Abundant in Anantnag and Pulwama districts.
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Line of Actual Control
Separation line between Indian and Chinese territory.
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Line of Control
Military control line between India and Pakistan (J&K).
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Lithium
Lightest metal used in batteries.
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Lithosphere
Earth rigid outer layer including crust and upper mantle shaping landforms geology and tectonics
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Little Master
Sunil Gavaskar.
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Liver
Largest gland in the human body.
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Loduv Temple
Ancient temple in Pampore with a circular sanctum.
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Logic Bomb
Malware triggered by a specific condition.
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Logomania
Mania for talking.
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Lokmanya
Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
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Lolab Valley
Famous valley in Kupwara known for oval shape.
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Long Walk to Freedom
Autobiography of Nelson Mandela.
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Longest in World
Longest rivers or structures.
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Look after
To take care of someone.
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Look for
To search for something.
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Look forward to
To anticipate with pleasure.
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Look into
To investigate a matter.
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Look out
To be careful.
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Look up
To search for information.
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Lord Canning
First Viceroy of India after the 1857 revolt.
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Loss
Cost Price - Selling Price.
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Loss Percentage
(Loss / CP) x 100.
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Lothal
Ancient port city of Indus Valley Civilization in Gujarat.
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Lower Jhelum Hydel Project
Run-of-river scheme on Jhelum in Baramulla.
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Lowest Literacy District
Ramban district had the lowest literacy rate.
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LPG
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Butane + Propane).
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LTE
Long Term Evolution.
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Lucknow Pact
1916 agreement between Congress and Muslim League.
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Lumen
SI unit of luminous flux.
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Lux
SI unit of illuminance.
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Lysosome
Organelle known as the Suicidal Bag of the Cell.
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MAC
Media Access Control address.
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MAC Address
Media Access Control address unique to network interfaces.
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Mach Number
Ratio of object speed to speed of sound.
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Machail Mata
Famous shrine in Paddar Kishtwar.
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Machine Learning
A subset of AI enabling systems to learn from data identify patterns and make predictions or decisions
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Machoi Glacier
Glacier near Drass source of Drass river.
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Magician of Hockey
Dhyan Chand.
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Maginot Line
Defensive line of France against Germany.
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Magna Carta of India
Part 3 of the Constitution (Fundamental Rights).
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Magnetite
Purest ore of Iron (Magnetic).
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Magnetosphere
The region around Earth controlled by its magnetic field protecting life from solar radiation and charged particles
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Mahabhinishkramana
Buddha's great departure from home at age 29.
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Mahalwari System
Land revenue system introduced by Holt Mackenzie.
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Mahamaya Temple
Temple in Jammu dedicated to a local freedom fighter dogra lady.
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Mahaparinirvana
Death of Buddha at Kushinagar.
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Maharaja Hari Singh
The last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir who signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947 leading to integration of the region with India under emergency conditions
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Majuli
Largest river island in the world located in Assam.
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Make a long story short
Tell something briefly.
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Make out
To understand or see clearly.
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Make up
To invent a story or become friends again.
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Makhdoom Sahib
Shrine on Hari Parbat dedicated to Sultan-ul-Arifeen.
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Malaria
Disease caused by Protozoa (Plasmodium).
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Malaysia Currency
Ringgit.
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Maldives Parliament
Majlis.
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Malic Acid
Acid found in Apples.
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Malus domestica
Scientific name for Apple.
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Malware
Malicious software designed to harm computers.
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Mamal Temple
Ancient Shiva temple in Pahalgam dating back to 400 AD.
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MAN
Metropolitan Area Network.
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Manasbal
Deepest lake in India located in Ganderbal.
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Manasbal Lake
Deepest lake in India located in Ganderbal district.
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Manda Zoo
Wildlife sanctuary and zoo located near Hari Niwas in Jammu.
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Mangal Pandey
First martyr of the 1857 revolt belonging to 34th Bengal Native Infantry.
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Mangifera indica
Scientific name for Mango.
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Manometer
Instrument measuring pressure of gases.
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Mansabdari System
Administrative system introduced by Akbar.
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Mansar Lake
Religious lake in Samba/Udhampur border.
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Mansbal Lake
A deep freshwater lake in Kashmir supporting agriculture fishery tourism and unique ecological systems dependent on stable water quality
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Mantalai
Place in Udhampur believed to be the marriage site of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
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Maqbool Sherwani
National hero who misled tribal raiders in Baramulla saving Srinagar.
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Marasmus
Severe malnutrition caused by protein and calorie deficiency.
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Marble
Metamorphic rock formed from Limestone.
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Mariana Trench
Deepest oceanic trench on Earth located in Pacific.
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Markhor
A wild goat species found in Kashmir representing biodiversity ecological importance and conservation priority
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Marsh Gas
Methane (CH4) produced in wetlands.
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Martand Sun Temple
Ancient ruins in Anantnag.
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Master Blaster
Sachin Tendulkar.
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McMahon Line
Boundary between India (Arunachal) and China.
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Meadow of Flowers
Nickname for Gulmarg a famous skiing destination in Baramulla.
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Meadow of Gold
Nickname for Sonamarg a hill station in Ganderbal district.
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Mean
Sum of observations / Number of observations.
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Measles
Highly contagious viral disease affecting children.
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Median
Middle value of sorted data.
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Megabyte (MB)
Unit of data equal to 1024 Kilobytes.
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Megasthenes
Greek ambassador to Mauryan court author of Indica.
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Mein Kampf
Autobiography of Adolf Hitler.
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Meiosis
Cell division producing gametes ensuring genetic diversity in sexually reproducing organisms
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Menagerie
A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.
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Mercalli Scale
Scale measuring intensity of earthquakes.
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Mercury
Metal that is liquid at room temperature.
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Metallic Bonding
Attraction between metal atoms enabling conductivity malleability and strength in materials
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Meteorology
Scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes.
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Method to my madness
Despite appearing crazy there is a structure.
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MI6
Secret Intelligence Service (UK).
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MICR
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.
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Microprocessor
The central processing unit of a computer performing calculations control tasks and program execution
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Microscope
Instrument for viewing small objects invented by Zacharias Janssen.
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Midnight's Children
Novel by Salman Rushdie.
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Milk of Magnesia
Magnesium Hydroxide (Antacid).
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Milk Village
Title given to Jeri village in Reasi district.
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Minerals
Naturally occurring solid substances with defined structures essential for geology industry and technology
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Mini Constitution
42nd Amendment Act 1976.
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Mint
A place where money is coined.
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Minto-Morley Reforms
Indian Councils Act 1909 introducing separate electorates.
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Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani
Sufi saint known as Shah-e-Hamadan who introduced Islam and crafts to Kashmir.
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Miraitowa
Mascot of 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Misanthrope
A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
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Misl-i-Haqiyat
The first settlement record or standing record of rights prepared during the settlement operation.
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Miss the boat
It's too late.
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Missile Man of India
APJ Abdul Kalam.
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Mission Youth
An initiative to engage and empower the youth of J&K through education and employment.
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Mitochondria
Organelle known as the Powerhouse of the Cell.
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Mitosis
Cell division process producing identical daughter cells important for growth repair and reproduction in organisms
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ML
Machine Learning.
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Mobile Phone
Handheld telephone invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola.
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Mode
Most frequent value in data.
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Modem
Modulator Demodulator device for internet.
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Mohara Power Project
Second hydroelectric project in India built in 1905 in Baramulla.
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Mohenjo-Daro
Site known as Mound of the Dead discovered by RD Banerji.
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Monastery
A building occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.
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Monazite
Ore of Thorium found in Kerala sands.
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Mongolia Parliament
Khural.
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Monomania
Obsession with one thing.
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Monpas
Major tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
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Monsoon
Seasonal wind system bringing rainfall essential for agriculture climate and livelihoods in South Asia
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Morgue
A place where dead bodies are kept for identification.
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Mormugao Port
Iron ore exporting port in Goa.
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Mortuary
A place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.
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Mossad
National Intelligence Agency (Israel).
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Most Populous District
Jammu district had the highest population in 2011.
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Motherboard
Main circuit board connecting components enabling communication and system operations
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Mount Everest
Highest mountain peak in the world.
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Mountbatten Plan
June 3 1947 plan for partition of India.
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MP3
MPEG Audio Layer III.
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MP4
MPEG-4 Part 14.
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Mr 360
AB de Villiers.
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MSS
Ministry of State Security (China).
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Mubarak Mandi
Royal Dogra palace complex in Jammu blending Rajasthani and Mughal styles.
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Mubarak Mandi Palace
A historic royal complex in Jammu representing Dogra architecture culture and heritage significance
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Mughal Gardens
Historical gardens built by Mughals in Kashmir showcasing Persian style horticulture natural beauty and cultural heritage
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Mughal Road
Historic road connecting Bufliaz in Poonch to Shopian in Kashmir Valley.
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Sultan known for shifting capital to Daulatabad.
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Mumbai Port
Largest natural port in India.
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Mumkin Scheme
Livelihood generation scheme for youth in transport sector providing subsidized commercial vehicles.
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Muriatic Acid
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl).
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Musa acuminata
Scientific name for Banana.
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Mushqbudji Rice
A premium aromatic short variety rice grown in Sagam Anantnag with GI Tag.
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My Experiments with Truth
Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi.
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My Town My Pride
Urban equivalent of Back to Village focusing on service delivery in towns.
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Myanmar Currency
Kyat.
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Myanmar Parliament
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw.
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Mycology
Scientific study of fungi.
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Myopia
Nearsightedness corrected by Concave lens.
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Mythomania
Compulsion to tell lies.
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Nadir Shah
Persian ruler who invaded India in 1739 and took Peacock Throne.
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Nagas
Group of tribes in Nagaland known for Hornbill Festival.
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Nagrota Town
A town near Jammu with military importance connectivity and regional development significance
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Nambardar
The village headman responsible for collecting land revenue and assisting government officials.
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Namda
Felted wool rug.
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Namda Craft
Felted wool rugs made by pressing wool rather than weaving.
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Namik La
Pillar of the Sky pass located on Srinagar-Leh highway.
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Nangali Sahib
Important Sikh shrine in Poonch district.
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National Animal
Royal Bengal Tiger.
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National Anthem
Jana Gana Mana.
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National Aquatic Animal
Gangetic Dolphin.
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National Bird
Indian Peacock.
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National Calendar
Saka Calendar.
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National Emblem
Lion Capital of Ashoka.
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National Flag
Tiranga designed by Pingali Venkayya.
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National Flower
Lotus.
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National Fruit
Mango.
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National River
Ganga.
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National Science Day
Celebrated on February 28 to mark discovery of Raman Effect.
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National Song
Vande Mataram.
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National Sports Day
Celebrated on August 29 birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand.
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National Tree
Banyan.
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Natural Gas
A fossil fuel composed mainly of methane used for energy heating and industrial applications
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Nautical Mile
Unit of distance used for sea and air travel (1.852 km).
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Naya Kashmir Manifesto
A political and economic document adopted by National Conference in 1944.
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NEFT
National Electronic Funds Transfer.
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Negative Marking
Penalty in JKSSB exams where 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
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Nelumbo nucifera
Scientific name for Lotus.
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Nepal Capital
Kathmandu.
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Nepal Parliament
Federal Parliament.
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Nephrology
Branch of medicine dealing with the kidneys.
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Netaji
Subhash Chandra Bose.
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Network Layer
Layer 3 dealing with IP addresses and routing.
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Networking
Connecting devices for communication data sharing and resource usage in computer systems
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Neurology
Branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
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Neurons
Specialized cells transmitting signals enabling thought reflexes coordination and communication in organisms
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New Mangalore Port
Major port in Karnataka.
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Newton First Law
States that an object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by external force explaining fundamental principles of inertia
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Newton Second Law
Explains relationship between force mass and acceleration forming basis of classical mechanics motion and energy
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Newton Third Law
States that every action generates equal opposite reaction explaining interactions between bodies and motion principles
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Niacin
Chemical name for Vitamin B3.
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Nibble
Unit of data equal to 4 bits.
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Nigeen Lake
Eutrophic lake sometimes considered a part of Dal Lake.
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Night Blindness
Condition caused by deficiency of Vitamin A.
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Nightingale of India
Sarojini Naidu.
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Nile River
Longest river in the world flowing through Africa.
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Nishat Garden
A terraced Mughal garden in Srinagar offering scenic beauty horticulture richness and cultural value
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No pain no gain
You have to work for what you want.
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Nomination to RS
Feature borrowed from Irish Constitution.
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Non-Cooperation
1920 movement launched by Gandhi returned Kaiser-i-Hind.
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Non-Cooperation Movement
1920 movement launched by Gandhi to withdraw support from British.
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Noon Chai
A traditional salted pink tea from Kashmir representing cultural identity and daily lifestyle
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Noori Chamb
Waterfall in Poonch named after Nur Jahan.
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Normalization
A formula used by JKSSB to adjust scores in multi-shift exams to ensure fairness across difficulty levels.
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Norway Parliament
Storting.
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NoSQL
Not Only SQL.
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Not a spark of decency
No manners.
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Nov 26 1949
Date of adoption of the Constitution.
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Nubra Valley
A cold desert valley in Ladakh known for sand dunes biodiversity monasteries and unique climatic conditions
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Nucleus
Control center of the cell containing genetic material.
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Numismatics
Study or collection of currency including coins and paper money.
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Numismatist
A person who collects or studies coins.
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Nun Chai
Pink salty tea of Kashmir.
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Nun Kun
Mountain massif pair in Zanskar ranges of Ladakh.
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Nur Jahan
Wife of Jahangir who exercised real power.
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Nyctophobia
Fear of darkness.
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Ocimum tenuiflorum
Scientific name for Tulsi.
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OCR
Optical Character Recognition.
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Odometer
Instrument measuring distance traveled by vehicle.
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Ohm
SI unit of electrical resistance.
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Ohm's Law
Current is directly proportional to voltage (V=IR).
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Oil of Vitriol
Sulphuric Acid (H2SO4).
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OLED
Organic Light Emitting Diode.
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Olericulture
Science of vegetable growing.
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Omnipotent
Having unlimited power and able to do anything.
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Omnipresent
Widely or constantly encountered common or widespread.
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Omniscient
Knowing everything.
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OMR
Optical Mark Recognition.
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On the ball
When someone understands the situation well.
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Once in a blue moon
Happens very rarely.
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Oncology
Branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of cancer.
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Opaque
Not able to be seen through not transparent.
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Open Merit (OM)
General category candidates who do not belong to any reserved category.
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Operating System
Software managing hardware resources user interfaces and application execution enabling smooth computer operation
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Operation Vijay Kargil
The 1999 military operation by India to regain control of strategic heights in Kargil demonstrating military capability strategic challenges and national security concerns
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Ophidiophobia
Fear of snakes.
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Orchard
A piece of land planted with fruit trees.
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Organic Compounds
Carbon based molecules essential for life forming complex structures like proteins carbohydrates and lipids
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Origin of Species
Scientific work by Charles Darwin.
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Ornithology
Scientific study of birds.
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Orphanage
A residential institution for the care and education of orphans.
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Oryza sativa
Scientific name for Rice.
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OS
Operating System.
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OSI Model
Open Systems Interconnection model with 7 layers.
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Osmium
Densest (heaviest) naturally occurring element.
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OTP
One Time Password.
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Output Devices
Devices presenting processed information enabling user understanding and communication
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Oxalic Acid
Acid found in Tomatoes and Spinach.
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Ozone
Trioxygen (O3).
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Ozone Day
Celebrated on September 16 for preservation of ozone layer.
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Ozone Layer
A protective atmospheric layer absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation essential for sustaining life on Earth
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PaaS
Platform as a Service.
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Pacific Ocean
Largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
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Padri Pass
Mountain pass connecting Bhaderwah to Chamba in Himachal.
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Pahalgam
Valley of Shepherds in Anantnag.
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Pakal Dul Project
1000 MW hydroelectric project on Marusudar river tributary of Chenab.
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Pakistan Capital
Islamabad.
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Pakistan Parliament
National Assembly.
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Palk Strait
Water body separating India and Sri Lanka.
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Pampore
Saffron Town of Kashmir in Pulwama.
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PAN
Permanent Account Number.
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Panama Canal
Artificial waterway connecting Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean.
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Panchatantra
Collection of animal fables by Vishnu Sharma.
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Pandrethan Temple
Ancient Shiva temple in Srinagar built by Meruvarman.
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Pangong Lake
A high altitude lake shared by India and China known for unique colors strategic importance and tourism
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Panthera leo
Scientific name for Lion.
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Panthera tigris
Scientific name for Tiger.
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Pantry
A small room or cupboard in which food crockery and cutlery are kept.
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Paper Mache
Craft using waste paper pulp.
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Papier Mache Kashmir
A famous handicraft involving decorative items symbolizing artistic skill heritage and economic significance
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Paradip Port
Major port in Odisha for iron ore export.
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Pari Mahal
The Palace of Fairies a seven-terraced garden in Srinagar.
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Parliamentary Form
Feature borrowed from UK Constitution.
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Parnai Hydel Project
Project in Poonch district.
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Parsec
Unit of distance used in astronomy (3.26 light years).
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Partition of Bengal
1905 division by Lord Curzon revoked in 1911.
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Parvaz Scheme
Market linkage scheme for shipping perishable agriculture and horticulture produce by air.
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Pascal
SI unit of pressure.
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Pascal's Law
Pressure applied to a fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.
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Pashmina
Fine wool from Changthangi goat.
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Pashmina Shawl
A world famous handcrafted shawl made from mountain goat wool known for softness quality and cultural importance
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Pass away
To die (polite).
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Pass out
To faint.
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Pathology
Study of the causes and effects of disease or injury.
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Patnitop
Famous hill station in Udhampur.
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Pavo cristatus
Scientific name for Peacock.
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Pay back
To return money.
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Payyoli Express
P.T. Usha.
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PDF
Portable Document Format.
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Pedology
Scientific study of soils in their natural environment.
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Peer Kho Cave
Ancient cave temple in Jammu overlooking the Tawi river.
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Peer Ki Gali
Pass on Mughal Road in Shopian.
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Pellagra
Disease caused by Vitamin B3 deficiency.
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Penicillin
First antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming.
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Pensi La
Mountain pass known as the Gateway to Zanskar.
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Periodic Table
A systematic arrangement of elements showing properties trends and relationships essential to chemistry studies
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Periscope
Optical instrument for viewing above a level.
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Permanent Settlement
Land revenue system introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793.
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Pernicious Anemia
Disease caused by Vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Petabyte (PB)
Unit of data equal to 1024 Terabytes.
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Petroleum
A fossil fuel formed from ancient organic matter used for energy industry and transportation
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Pheran
Long loose gown worn by Kashmiris in winter.
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Philatelist
A person who collects or studies stamps.
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Phloem
Plant tissue responsible for transporting food (sugar).
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Photometer
Instrument measuring light intensity.
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Photosphere
The visible surface layer of the sun emitting light and heat vital for solar radiation reaching Earth
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Photosynthesis
A biological process in which plants use sunlight water and carbon dioxide to produce energy supporting life systems and ecological balance
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Photosynthetic Pigments
Molecules in plants that absorb light for photosynthesis supporting energy capture and biological growth
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PHP
Hypertext Preprocessor.
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Phycology
Scientific study of algae.
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Phylloquinone
Chemical name for Vitamin K.
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Physical Layer
Layer 1 of OSI model dealing with hardware and bits.
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Pick out
To choose.
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Pick up
To lift something or learn a skill.
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Picture worth 1000 words
Better to show than tell.
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Piece of cake
A job task or other activity that is easy or simple.
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PIN
Personal Identification Number.
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Ping
Utility to test network connectivity.
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Pinjrakari
Lattice work on windows and balconies.
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Pink Revolution
Revolution in Onion and Prawn Production.
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Pir Ki Gali
Pass on Mughal Road connecting Rajouri/Poonch to Shopian.
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Pir Panjal Range
A group of mountains in the Inner Himalayas separating Jammu region from Kashmir Valley.
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Pisciculture
Breeding rearing and transplantation of fish by artificial means.
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Pisum sativum
Scientific name for Pea.
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Pitchblende
Ore of Uranium (Radioactive).
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Pituitary Gland
Master Gland of the human body.
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Plague
Bacterial disease transmitted by fleas.
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Plasma
Liquid component of blood making up 55% of volume.
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Plaster of Paris
Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate (casts).
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Plate Tectonics
The theory explaining movement of Earth plates causing earthquakes mountains volcanoes and continental drift
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Playing It My Way
Autobiography of Sachin Tendulkar.
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PNG
Portable Network Graphics.
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Pochh
Long cotton cloth worn over head by Pandit women.
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Point out
To indicate or mention.
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Polio
Viral disease that can cause paralysis.
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Pollination
Transfer of pollen enabling plant reproduction essential for food production biodiversity and ecological stability
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Pomology
Branch of botany that studies fruit and its cultivation.
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Poona Pact
1932 agreement between Gandhi and Ambedkar on depressed classes.
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Poonch
Mini Kashmir of Jammu region.
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Poonch District
A border district with diverse culture agriculture and strategic importance
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Poonch Fort
Historic fort in Poonch town reflecting Mughal and Sikh architecture.
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POP3
Post Office Protocol version 3.
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Port Blair
Major port in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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POST
Power On Self Test.
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Potash Alum
Used for purification of water.
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PPT
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation.
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Praja Parishad
Political party in Jammu that agitated for full integration with India.
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Praja Sabha
The first legislative assembly of J&K established by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1934.
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Pratap Singh
Maharaja Pratap Singh introduced modern reforms including infrastructure development judicial improvements and early modernization efforts shaping the trajectory of Jammu and Kashmir in the early twentieth century
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Preamble Idea
Feature borrowed from USA Constitution.
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Presentation Layer
Layer 6 dealing with data encryption and formatting.
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Prime Meridian
Imaginary line at 0 degrees longitude passing through Greenwich.
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Prince of Kolkata
Sourav Ganguly.
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Printing Press
Machine for printing text invented by Johannes Gutenberg.
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Probability
Favorable Outcomes / Total Outcomes.
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Procedure by Law
Feature borrowed from Japanese Constitution.
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Producer Gas
Mixture of CO and N2.
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Profit
Selling Price - Cost Price.
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Profit Percentage
(Profit / CP) x 100.
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PROM
Programmable Read Only Memory.
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Proteins
Large biomolecules performing structural catalytic and regulatory roles essential for life processes
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Proxy Server
Intermediary server between user and internet.
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PSP Category
Pahari Speaking People category granted reservation in J&K.
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Public Safety Act (PSA)
Preventive detention law allowing detention without trial for up to 2 years for national security.
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Pull someone's leg
To joke with someone.
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Pull yourself together
Calm down.
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Pulwama
Known as Rice Bowl of Kashmir (Anand of Kashmir).
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Pulwama District
An agricultural district known for saffron cultivation orchards and rural economy
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Punjab Kesari
Lala Lajpat Rai.
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Purmandal
Chota Kashi temple complex in Samba.
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Purple Revolution
Lavender cultivation boom in Bhaderwah under Aroma Mission.
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Put away
To return to proper place.
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Put back
To return something.
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Put off
To postpone something.
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Put on
To wear clothes or gain weight.
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Put out
To extinguish a fire.
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Put up with
To tolerate.
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Pyromania
Compulsion to set things on fire.
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Pyrometer
Instrument measuring very high temperatures.
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Pythagoras Theorem
Hypotenuse^2 = Base^2 + Perpendicular^2.
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Python
A versatile programming language used for automation data analysis web development and scientific computing
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Python Programming
A programming language known for simplicity versatility and use in software data science and automation
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Q

Qazigund-Banihal Tunnel
8.5 km tunnel bypassing the Jawahar Tunnel for winter connectivity.
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QR Code
Quick Response Code.
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Quadratic Formula
x = (-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a.
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Quantum Computing
Emerging technology using quantum states for computation enabling faster processing for specific complex problems
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Quick Lime
Calcium Oxide.
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Quit India Movement
1942 movement with slogan 'Do or Die'.
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Quit Kashmir Movement
A mass political movement led primarily by Sheikh Abdullah challenging autocratic rule and demanding political rights and greater participation in governance during the 1940s
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Qutub-ud-din Aibak
Founder of Slave Dynasty known as Lakh Baksh.
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Rabi Crops
Crops sown in winter and harvested in spring like Wheat and Mustard.
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Rabies
Viral disease spread by bite of infected animals.
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Radar
System detecting objects using radio waves.
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Radcliffe Line
Boundary between India and Pakistan.
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Radiation
Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves not requiring medium influencing climate and energy processes
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Radio
Invention credited to Guglielmo Marconi.
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Radio Kashmir
Started broadcasting from Srinagar in 1948.
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Radioactivity
The spontaneous emission of particles or energy from unstable atomic nuclei important for medicine energy and research
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Raghunath Temple
Major temple in Jammu built by Dogras.
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Rain Gauge
Instrument measuring rainfall.
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Rajma Chawal
Famous dish of Bhaderwah/Jammu.
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Rajouri
Land of Kings (Rajapuri).
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Rajouri District
A district known for diversity agriculture trade and strategic relevance near border areas
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Rajtarangini
River of Kings
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RAM
Random Access Memory.
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Ramakrishna Mission
Founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897.
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Ramban
Gateway to Kashmir Valley (NH-44).
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Ramban District
A district along Jammu Srinagar highway known for challenging terrain and strategic location
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Ramban Sulai Honey
Organic honey from Ramban district granted GI Tag for its purity.
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Ramcharitmanas
Epic poem by Tulsidas.
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Ramnagar Fort
Fort in Udhampur district built by Raja Suchet Singh.
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Ranbir Penal Code (RPC)
The criminal code applicable in J&K before 2019 now replaced by the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Ranbir Singh
Maharaja Ranbir Singh expanded legal reforms improved administration supported cultural development and strengthened political structures in Jammu and Kashmir during his reign in the nineteenth century
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Ranbireshwar Temple
Shiva temple in Jammu known for its large crystal lingams.
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Range
Highest value - Lowest value.
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Ranji Trophy
Domestic first-class cricket championship in India.
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Ranjit Sagar Dam
Also known as Thein Dam located on Ravi river border of J&K and Punjab.
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Ranjit Singh
The Sikh ruler whose empire controlled Kashmir before the Treaty of Amritsar influencing military governance and regional politics
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Ransomware
Malware that locks data and demands payment.
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RAR
Roshal Archive Compressed File.
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Ratle Project
850 MW run-of-river hydroelectric power project on Chenab river in Kishtwar.
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Ravi River
A transboundary Himalayan river that influences agriculture ecology and political boundaries in northern India including Jammu regions
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RAW
Research and Analysis Wing (India).
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Rawalpindi Express
Shoaib Akhtar.
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Razdan Pass
Pass connecting Bandipora with Gurez Valley.
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Razia Sultana
First and only female ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
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RBA Category
Residents of Backward Areas category with reservation in jobs and education.
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RDBMS
Relational Database Management System.
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Reasi
Home to Vaishno Devi and Chenab Bridge.
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Reasi District
A district known for Vaishno Devi shrine agriculture and hydroelectric potential
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Rectangle Area
Length x Breadth.
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Rectangle Perimeter
2 x (Length + Breadth).
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Rectifier
Device converting AC to DC.
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Red Revolution
Revolution in Meat and Tomato Production.
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Reflection
The return of light from surfaces enabling vision mirrors and various optical technologies
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Refraction
The bending of light when passing between different media changing speed and direction creating optical phenomena
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Renewable Energy
Energy sources naturally replenished like solar wind or hydro supporting sustainability and reduced pollution
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Reproductive System
Organ system enabling production of offspring supporting species survival and biological continuity
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Republic Day
Celebrated on January 26 marking the date Constitution came into effect.
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Republic Idea
Feature borrowed from French Constitution.
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Reservoir
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
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Residuary Powers
Feature borrowed from Canadian Constitution.
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Resistance
Opposition to electric current flow affecting energy loss heating and efficiency in circuits
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Respiration
A vital metabolic process enabling organisms to convert glucose into usable energy supporting growth movement and essential biological functions
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Retinol
Chemical name for Vitamin A.
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Revolver
Repeating handgun invented by Samuel Colt.
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Riboflavin
Chemical name for Vitamin B2.
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Ribosome
Site of protein synthesis in the cell.
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Rice Bowl of Kashmir
Nickname for Kulgam (and sometimes Pulwama) due to high rice production.
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Richter Scale
Scale measuring magnitude of earthquakes.
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Rickets
Disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin D affecting bones.
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Rig Veda
Oldest Veda containing hymns dedicated to various deities.
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Ringworm
Fungal infection of the skin.
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Rista
Meatballs in red gravy (Beginning of Wazwan).
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RNA Function
RNA plays central roles in protein synthesis gene expression and cellular regulation
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Rogan Josh
Aromatic lamb dish of Persian origin.
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ROM
Read Only Memory.
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Rootkit
Malware allowing unauthorized administrative access.
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Ropar
First Indus site excavated in independent India (Punjab).
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Rosa
Scientific name for Rose.
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Rouf
Dance performed during Eid and Ramzan by women.
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Round Revolution
Revolution in Potato Production.
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Router
Device that forwards data packets between networks.
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Rowlatt Act
1919 Act allowing detention without trial known as Black Act.
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Roza Bal
Shrine in Srinagar believed by some to be the tomb of Jesus.
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RTGS
Real Time Gross Settlement.
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Rule of Law
Feature borrowed from UK Constitution.
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Run away
To escape.
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Run into
To meet someone by chance.
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Run out of
To have none left.
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Russia Capital
Moscow.
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Russia Currency
Ruble.
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Russia Parliament
Duma (Lower House).
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Ryder Cup
Biennial men's golf competition between Europe and US teams.
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Ryotwari System
Land revenue system introduced by Thomas Munro.
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SaaS
Software as a Service.
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Sadhna Pass
Pass in Kupwara connecting Karnah tehsil.
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Saffron
Crocus sativus stigma (GI Tag).
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Saffron (GI Tag)
Kashmir Saffron from Pampore received Geographical Indication tag for its unique aroma and quality.
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Saffron Cultivation Kashmir
Kashmir saffron cultivation relies on specific climate soil and traditional techniques producing high quality spice with significant economic and cultural importance
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Saffron Heritage
GHS status for Pampore saffron farming systems.
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Saffron of Pampore
Kashmir’s high quality saffron known for aroma color medicinal value and significant economic contribution
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Saffron Pampore
World famous spice grown in Karewas of Pampore.
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Saffron Town
Nickname for Pampore town in Pulwama district.
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Sahara Desert
Largest hot desert in the world located in Africa.
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Saka Era
Started by Kanishka in 78 AD (Indian National Calendar).
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Salal Dam
Hydro project in Reasi.
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Salal Hydroelectric Project
A major power project built on the Chenab River in Reasi district.
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Salal Power Project
A major hydropower project on Chenab River supplying electricity and supporting regional development
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Sama Veda
Veda of melodies and chants (Origins of Indian Music).
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Samba
Known for Chits (Calico Printing).
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Samba District
A district known for industry agriculture and proximity to Jammu city
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Sambhar Lake
Largest inland salt lake in India located in Rajasthan.
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Samovar
Traditional Kashmiri kettle for brewing tea.
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Samudragupta
Gupta ruler known as Napoleon of India (Smith).
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Sanasar
Hill station near Patnitop known as Mini Gulmarg of Jammu.
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Sanatorium
An establishment for the treatment of chronically ill people.
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Sand
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2).
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Santhals
Major tribe in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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Santosh Trophy
State level national football competition in India.
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Sapphire Mines
Located in Paddar valley of Kishtwar district.
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Sati Abolition
Practice banned in 1829 by Lord William Bentinck.
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Satyameva Jayate
National motto taken from Mundaka Upanishad.
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Saudi Arabia Currency
Riyal.
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Sawalkote Project
1856 MW hydroelectric project on Chenab river in Ramban.
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Scalar Quantity
Physical quantity with magnitude only (e.g. Speed).
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Scullery
A small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes.
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Scurvy
Disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C.
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SDK
Software Development Kit.
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Search Engine
Online tool enabling information retrieval through keyword queries supporting research and tasks
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Second Anglo-Maratha War
1803-05 British defeated Maratha chiefs.
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Second Anglo-Mysore War
1780-84 Hyder Ali died Tipu succeeded.
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Second Anglo-Sikh War
1848-49 Annexation of Punjab by British.
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Second Battle of Panipat
1556 Akbar defeated Hemu.
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Second Battle of Tarain
1192 Mohd Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan.
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Section 57 (Reorg Act)
Provision dealing with the abolition of the J&K Legislative Council.
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See eye to eye
Agreeing with someone.
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Seismograph
Instrument used to detect and record earthquakes.
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Seismology
Scientific study of earthquakes and propagation of elastic waves.
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Semiconductor
A material with conductivity between conductor and insulator enabling modern electronics computing and communication systems
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Semiconductors
Materials with conductivity between conductors and insulators used in electronic devices and circuits
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Sentinelese
Isolated tribe of North Sentinel Island.
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Seoj Meadow
High altitude meadow in Bhaderwah famous for Kailash Yatra.
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Sepoy Mutiny
Revolt of 1857 also known as India's First War of Independence.
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Sericulture
Commercial rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.
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Session Layer
Layer 5 managing communication sessions.
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Set up
To arrange or establish something.
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Sewa Hydel Project
Power project on Sewa river in Kathua.
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Sextant
Instrument measuring angular distances in navigation.
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Shah Jahan
Mughal emperor known as Prince of Builders (Taj Mahal).
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Shah Mir Dynasty
The first Muslim dynasty in Kashmir marking significant cultural religious and administrative transformations during medieval periods
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Shahdara Sharief
Shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah (Rajouri).
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Shahpur Kandi Dam
Project on Ravi river to utilize water allocated to India under Indus Treaty.
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Shahtoosh
Banned wool from Tibetan Antelope (Chiru).
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Shajra Nasb
The genealogical tree of landowners showing family history and succession of land ownership.
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Shalimar Garden
A famous Mughal garden in Srinagar known for terraced lawns fountains architecture and cultural symbolism
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Shamlat Deh
Common land of the village belonging to the community used for grazing or common purposes.
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Shankaracharya
Temple on Takht-e-Sulaiman hill Srinagar.
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Shankaracharya Temple
Ancient temple on Takht-e-Sulaiman hill dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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Sharika Devi Temple
Temple on Hari Parbat dedicated to the presiding deity of Srinagar.
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Sheath
A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.
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Sheermal
Saffron flavored flatbread.
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Sheikh Abdullah
A central political leader in Jammu and Kashmir who advocated democratic reforms social justice and greater autonomy influencing major events including land reforms and constitutional developments
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Sher-e-Kashmir
Title given to Sheikh Abdullah the founder of the National Conference.
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Shera
Mascot of 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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Shergarhi Palace
Former royal palace complex in Srinagar now housing the Civil Secretariat.
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Sheshnag Lake
Oligotrophic lake en route to Amarnath Cave.
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Shift+Delete
Keyboard shortcut to Permanently delete file.
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Shift+F3
Shortcut to toggle case (Upper/Lower/Sentence) in MS Word.
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Shikara
A light flat-bottomed wooden boat found on Dal Lake used for transport and tourism.
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Shikaras
Traditional wooden boats used on Kashmir lakes providing transportation tourism and cultural heritage significance for local communities
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Shina Language
A language spoken in parts of Kashmir and Ladakh representing ethnic heritage oral traditions and cultural diversity
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Shiv Khori
Famous cave shrine of Shiva in Reasi.
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Shopian
Known as Apple Bowl of Kashmir.
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Show up
To arrive.
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Shut down
To turn off (machine).
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Siachen Glacier
Highest battlefield in the world in Karakoram range.
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Sign up
To register.
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Silicon
Semiconductor used in computer chips.
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Silk Factory
Historic silk factory located in Rajbagh Srinagar.
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Silver Fiber Revolution
Revolution in Cotton Production.
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Silver Revolution
Revolution in Egg and Poultry Production.
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SIM
Subscriber Identity Module.
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Simon Commission
1927 commission with no Indian members (Go Back Simon).
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Simple Interest
P x R x T / 100.
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Simplex Mode
Communication in only one direction (e.g. Radio).
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Sind River
A tributary in Kashmir supporting hydropower agriculture and ecosystems in Ganderbal region
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Single Citizenship
Feature borrowed from UK Constitution.
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Sinthan Top
Pass connecting Anantnag (Kashmir) with Kishtwar (Jammu).
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Sit down
To take a seat.
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Skin
Largest organ of the human body.
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Slaked Lime
Calcium Hydroxide.
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Sleep over
To stay the night.
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Sleeping Sickness
Protozoan disease transmitted by Tsetse fly.
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Smallest in World
Smallest countries or entities.
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SMPS
Switched Mode Power Supply.
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SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
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Snow Leopard
A high altitude predator found in Ladakh representing ecological value biodiversity and conservation importance
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So far so good
Things are going well so far.
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Soil Erosion
The removal of soil by wind water or human activity affecting fertility agriculture and environmental stability
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Soil Types J&K
The region contains mountain soil alluvial soil and forest soil supporting varied agriculture and vegetation
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Solanum lycopersicum
Scientific name for Tomato.
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Solanum tuberosum
Scientific name for Potato.
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Solar Energy
Energy derived from sunlight used for electricity heating and sustainable power generation
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Solder
Alloy of Lead and Tin used for joining wires.
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Somity
Mascot of 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
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Somnambulist
A person who walks in their sleep.
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Somniloquist
A person who talks in their sleep.
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Sonamarg
Meadow of Gold in Ganderbal district.
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Sonmarg
A high altitude meadow known for glaciers rivers and tourism significance
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Sort out
To resolve a problem.
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South Africa Currency
Rand.
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South Korea Currency
Won.
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Spain Parliament
Cortes Generales.
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Spam
Unsolicited or junk email.
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Speak of the devil
The person we were just talking about showed up.
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Speak up
To speak louder.
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Speed
Distance / Time.
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Speedometer
Instrument measuring speed of vehicle.
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Sphere Volume
4/3 x Pi x r x r x r.
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Sphygmomanometer
Instrument measuring blood pressure.
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SQL
Structured Query Language.
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Square Area
Side x Side.
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Square Perimeter
4 x Side.
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SRAM
Static Random Access Memory.
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Sri Lanka Capital
Colombo and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
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Srinagar
Summer Capital of J&K on banks of Jhelum.
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Srinagar City
The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir known for lakes gardens heritage and economic significance
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Srinagar TV Station
Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar started in 1973.
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SRO 202
A now-scrapped probation rule where new appointees received only basic pay for the first 5 years.
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SRO 43
Compassionate Appointment Rules providing govt jobs to kin of employees who die in harness or due to militancy.
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SSD
Solid State Drive.
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SSH
Secure Shell protocol for encrypted remote login.
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Stable
A building set apart and adapted for keeping horses.
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Stainless Steel
Alloy of Iron Chromium and Nickel.
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Stand up
To rise to feet.
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Stapes
Smallest bone in the human body (in the ear).
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Steal someone's thunder
To take the credit for something someone else did.
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Steam Engine
Invention credited to James Watt.
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Steeplechase
Athletics event involving running and jumping over obstacles.
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Sterility
Disorder caused by Vitamin E deficiency.
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Stethoscope
Instrument for listening to internal sounds.
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Stick to
To adhere to.
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Stomata
Pores on leaves used for gas exchange.
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Strait of Gibraltar
Strait connecting Atlantic Ocean to Mediterranean Sea.
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Stumpy
Mascot of 2011 Cricket World Cup.
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Sty
A pen or enclosure for a pig or pigs.
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Subsidiary Alliance
Policy introduced by Lord Wellesley to control Indian states.
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Sudh Mahadev
Ancient Shiva temple in Udhampur.
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Suez Canal
Artificial waterway connecting Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea.
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Suffiana Kalam
Classical music of Kashmir associated with Islam.
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Sufi Culture Kashmir
Sufi traditions significantly influenced Kashmir identity through spiritual teachings harmony arts and social reforms shaping regional cultural heritage
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Sulphuric Acid
Known as King of Chemicals (H2SO4).
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Sultan of Swing
Wasim Akram.
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Sum of N natural numbers
n(n+1)/2.
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Sum of squares of N numbers
n(n+1)(2n+1)/6.
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Sundarbans
Largest mangrove forest and delta in the world.
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Surat Split
1907 split in Congress between Moderates and Extremists.
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Surinsar Lake
Picturesque lake in Jammu twin to Mansar Lake.
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Surkotada
Indus site in Gujarat where horse remains were found.
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Swadeshi Movement
1905 movement promoting Indian goods against British partition.
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Swaraj Party
Founded in 1923 by CR Das and Motilal Nehru.
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Sweden Parliament
Riksdag.
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Switch
Device connecting devices within a network.
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Switch off
To deactivate.
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Switch on
To activate.
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Switzerland Parliament
Federal Assembly.
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Symbiosis
A biological relationship where species interact mutually parasitically or commensally affecting survival and ecological balance
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Tabak Maaz
Fried ribs of lamb in Wazwan.
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Table Salt
Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
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Tachometer
Instrument measuring rotation speed (RPM).
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Take after
To resemble a parent.
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Take back
To return an item.
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Take off
Plane leaving ground or removing clothes.
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Take out
To remove or go on a date.
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Take over
To assume control of something.
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Take with grain of salt
Not to take what someone says too seriously.
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Tannery
A place where animal hides are tanned.
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Tansen
Famous musician in Akbar's court (Mian Tansen).
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Taranga
Headgear worn by Kashmiri Pandit women.
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Tarsar Marsar
Twin alpine lakes in Aru Valley Pahalgam.
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Tartaric Acid
Acid found in Tamarind and Grapes.
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Tash-naer
Portable washbasin used for washing hands in Wazwan.
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Taste of your own medicine
You get treated the way you treat others.
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Tattapani
Hot water spring in Rajouri district known for medicinal properties.
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Tawi River
The lifeline of Jammu city providing water ecological balance and historical settlement support to surrounding regions
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TCP
Transmission Control Protocol.
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TCP/IP Model
Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol model.
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Teachers Day
Celebrated on September 5 birth anniversary of Radhakrishnan.
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Tear Gas
Chloropicrin or CS gas used for riot control.
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Tejaswini Scheme
Self-employment scheme for women providing financial assistance for startups.
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Telephone
Invention credited to Alexander Graham Bell.
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Telescope
Optical instrument improved significantly by Galileo Galilei.
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Television
Invention credited to John Logie Baird.
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Telnet
Protocol for remote login (unsecured).
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Tentative Answer Key
Provisional solutions released by JKSSB inviting objections from candidates before final results.
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Tenth Schedule
Contains Anti-Defection Law.
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Terabyte (TB)
Unit of data equal to 1024 Gigabytes.
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Terminator
Harbhajan Singh.
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Tesla
SI unit of magnetic field strength.
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Tetanus
Bacterial infection causing muscle spasms (Lockjaw).
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Thailand Currency
Baht.
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Thar Desert
Great Indian Desert located in northwest India.
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That's the last straw
My patience has run out.
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The best of both worlds
An ideal situation.
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The God of Small Things
Novel by Arundhati Roy.
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The Race of My Life
Autobiography of Milkha Singh.
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Theist
A person who believes in the existence of a god or gods.
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Thermal Radiation
Energy emitted from hot objects influencing climate temperature and heat transfer processes in science
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Thermometer
Temperature measuring device invented by Galileo Galilei.
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Thermosphere
A high altitude atmospheric layer absorbing solar radiation affecting satellites auroras and communication
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Thermostat
Device regulating temperature automatically.
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Thiamine
Chemical name for Vitamin B1.
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Think over
To consider carefully.
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Third Anglo-Maratha War
1817-18 Maratha power finally crushed.
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Third Anglo-Mysore War
1790-92 Tipu Sultan defeated by British.
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Third Battle of Panipat
1761 battle where Marathas were defeated by Abdali.
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Thomas Cup
World Men's Team Championship in Badminton.
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Throughput
Actual data transfer rate achieved.
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Throw away
To discard.
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Thyroxine
Hormone regulating metabolism secreted by Thyroid gland.
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Tides
Periodic sea level changes caused by gravitational forces of the moon and sun influencing navigation fishing and coastal systems
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Time
Distance / Speed.
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Time flies
Time passes quickly.
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To get bent out of shape
To get upset.
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Tocopherol
Chemical name for Vitamin E.
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Todas
Pastoral tribe of Nilgiri Hills Tamil Nadu.
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Traam
Large copper plate used in Wazwan for eating together.
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Train to Pakistan
Novel by Khushwant Singh.
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Transformer
Device changing voltage of AC current.
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Transistor
Semiconductor device amplifying signals.
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Translucent
Allowing light to pass but not detailed shapes.
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Transparent
Allowing light to pass so that objects can be seen.
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Transport Layer
Layer 4 dealing with reliable data delivery (TCP/UDP).
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Treaty of Amritsar
The Treaty of Amritsar signed in 1846 transferred control of Kashmir to Gulab Singh marking a pivotal moment that created the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under Dogra rule
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Treaty of Amritsar 1846
Treaty between British and Gulab Singh creating the princely state of J&K on March 16 1846.
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Triangle Area
1/2 x Base x Height.
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Tripitaka
Sacred texts of Buddhism (Sutta Vinaya Abhidhamma).
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Triticum aestivum
Scientific name for Wheat.
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Trojan Horse
Malware disguised as legitimate software.
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Tropic of Cancer
Latitude approximately 23.5 degrees North.
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Tropic of Capricorn
Latitude approximately 23.5 degrees South.
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Troposphere
The lowest atmospheric layer where weather occurs containing most air and supporting life processes
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Try on
To test clothes fit.
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Tsot
Small round bread.
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Tuberculosis
Bacterial disease affecting lungs caused by Mycobacterium.
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Tulbul Navigation Project
A project on the Jhelum river at the mouth of Wular Lake.
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Tungsten
Metal with highest melting point (Bulb filaments).
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Turbinator
Harbhajan Singh.
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Turbine
Machine producing power from fluid flow.
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Turkey Currency
Lira.
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Turn back
To return.
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Turn down
To refuse an offer.
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Turn into
To become.
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Turn off
To stop a device.
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Turn on
To start a device.
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Turn up
To arrive or increase volume.
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Tuticorin Port
Major port in Tamil Nadu (VO Chidambaranar).
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Twelfth Schedule
Contains 18 subjects for Municipalities.
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TXT
Plain Text File.
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Typhoid
Bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi.
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U

UAE Currency
Dirham.
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Uber Cup
World Women's Team Championship in Badminton.
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Udhampur
Land of Devika river and Bowlies.
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Udhampur District
A district with military headquarters agriculture and strategic transport routes
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Udhampur Kalari
Traditional ripened cheese product from Udhampur district with GI Tag.
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UDP
User Datagram Protocol.
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Ujh Multipurpose Project
Irrigation and power project on Ujh river tributary of Ravi in Kathua.
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UK Capital
London.
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UK Currency
Pound Sterling.
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UK Parliament
Parliament (Commons and Lords).
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Ukraine Currency
Hryvnia.
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ULSI
Ultra Large Scale Integration.
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Ultraviolet Radiation
High energy radiation from the sun affecting health disinfecting surfaces and influencing atmospheric processes
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Umeed Scheme
Rural Livelihoods Mission aimed at empowering women through Self Help Groups (SHGs).
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UN Day
Celebrated on October 24 marking entry into force of UN Charter.
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Unbreakable
Autobiography of Mary Kom.
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Under the weather
Sick.
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Universe Boss
Chris Gayle.
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UPI
Unified Payments Interface.
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Upper Sindh Hydel Project
Power project on Sindh river in Ganderbal.
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UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply.
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Uri Dam
480 MW hydroelectric station on Jhelum river near LoC in Baramulla.
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Uri Power Project
A hydropower project in Kashmir providing electricity and supporting economic development
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URL
Uniform Resource Locator.
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urya Putri river flowing through Jammu city. Ujh River
Tributary of Ravi in Kathua district. Kishanganga River
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USA Capital
Washington D.C.
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USA Currency
US Dollar.
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USA Parliament
Congress (House and Senate).
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USB
Universal Serial Bus.
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V

Vaccination
A process stimulating immunity using weakened or inactive agents preventing disease and supporting public health
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Vaishno Devi Shrine
One of India’s most visited Hindu shrines located in Jammu region significantly contributing to religious tourism and economy
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Valley of Shepherds
Nickname for Pahalgam a tourist town in Anantnag.
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VDU
Visual Display Unit.
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Vector Quantity
Physical quantity with magnitude and direction (e.g. Velocity).
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Velodrome
An arena for track cycling.
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Venturimeter
Device measuring flow rate of fluid.
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Verinag
Source of Jhelum in Anantnag.
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Verinag Spring
Source of Jhelum River enclosed by an octagonal stone basin built by Jahangir.
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Vernacular Press Act
1878 Act by Lord Lytton curbing press freedom.
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Vernier Caliper
Instrument measuring internal/external dimensions.
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Vertical Reservation
Reservation for SC ST OBC etc that applies separately.
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Very Very Special
VVS Laxman.
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VGA
Video Graphics Array.
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Vietnam Currency
Dong.
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Vinegar
Dilute Acetic Acid (CH3COOH).
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Virology
Study of viruses and virus-like agents.
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VIRUS
Vital Information Resources Under Siege.
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Visakhapatnam Port
Deepest landlocked port in India.
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Viscometer
Instrument measuring viscosity of fluid.
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Viticulture
Cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
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VLSI
Very Large Scale Integration.
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Volcano
A geological formation releasing magma gases and ash shaping land climate and ecosystems
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Volt
SI unit of electric potential difference.
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VoLTE
Voice over Long Term Evolution.
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VPN
Virtual Private Network.
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VR
Virtual Reality.
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W

Wake up
To stop sleeping.
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Wall of Cricket
Rahul Dravid.
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Walnut Industry Kashmir
A traditional industry producing premium walnuts influencing regional economy and export potential
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Walnut Kashmir
Kashmir produces 98 percent of India's walnuts.
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WAN
Wide Area Network.
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Wandh
The local Kashmiri term for the Winter season.
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Wangath Temple
Temple complex in Naranag Ganderbal built by Lalitaditya.
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Wanvun
Traditional wedding songs sung by Kashmiri women.
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War and Peace
Novel by Leo Tolstoy.
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Wardrobe
A large tall cabinet in which clothes may be hung or stored.
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Washing Soda
Sodium Carbonate.
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Watch out
To be careful.
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Water Cycle
The continuous movement of water through evaporation condensation precipitation and flow supporting ecosystems and weather
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Water Gas
Mixture of CO and H2.
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Watt
SI unit of power.
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Wazwan
A multi-course traditional meal in Kashmiri cuisine essential to Kashmiri culture.
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We'll cross that bridge
Let's not talk about that problem right now.
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Weathering
The breakdown of rocks by physical chemical or biological processes shaping landscapes and soil formation
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Weber
SI unit of magnetic flux.
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Western Ghats
Biodiversity hotspot running parallel to western coast.
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White Revolution
Revolution in Milk Production (Operation Flood) led by Verghese Kurien.
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White Tiger
Novel by Aravind Adiga.
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White Vitriol
Zinc Sulphate heptahydrate.
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Whole nine yards
Everything.
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Wi-Fi
Wireless Fidelity technology for radio networking.
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WIFI
Wireless Fidelity.
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Wildlife Sanctuaries J&K
Protected areas supporting diverse species conservation tourism and ecological balance across Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh regions
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Willow Bat
Cricket bats made from Kashmir Willow wood found in Ganderbal and Pulwama.
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Willow Wicker
Basket weaving craft using willow twigs.
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Win+D
Shortcut to show or hide the Desktop.
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Wind Energy
Power generated using wind turbines supporting renewable energy production and environmental sustainability
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Wings of Fire
Autobiography of APJ Abdul Kalam.
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WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network.
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WMV
Windows Media Video.
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Woolen Mills
Government woolen mills located in Bemina Srinagar.
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Work
Rate x Time.
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Work out
To solve a problem or exercise.
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World AIDS Day
Celebrated on December 1 to raise awareness of AIDS.
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World Environment Day
Celebrated on June 5 for environmental action.
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World Health Day
Celebrated on April 7 marking founding of WHO.
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World Population Day
Celebrated on July 11 to raise awareness of population issues.
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World Wide Web
Information system invented by Tim Berners-Lee.
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Wrap your head around
Understand something complicated.
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Write down
To record in writing.
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Wular Lake
Located in Bandipora largest freshwater lake.
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X

X Rays
High energy radiation used in medical imaging security scanning and scientific analysis of materials
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X-Ray
Electromagnetic radiation discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen.
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Xenophobia
Fear of strangers or foreigners.
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XLS
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet.
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XML
Extensible Markup Language.
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Xylem
Plant tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals.
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Y

Yajur Veda
Veda of rituals and sacrificial formulas.
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Yakhni
Mutton cooked in yogurt based gravy.
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Yellow Revolution
Revolution in Oilseeds Production.
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Your guess is as good
I have no idea.
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Yusmarg
Meadow of Jesus picnic spot in Budgam.
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Z

Z-Morh Tunnel
Tunnel connecting Sonamarg to Gagangir to ensure all-weather access.
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Zabivaka
Mascot of 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Zaid Crops
Short season crops grown between Rabi and Kharif usually vegetables and watermelons.
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Zain-ul-Abidin
Known as Budshah (Great King) he was a benevolent Sultan famous for religious tolerance.
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Zanskar River
A major river in Ladakh famous for frozen trekking routes hydropower potential and rugged terrain
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Zea mays
Scientific name for Maize.
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Zeashta Devi Temple
Temple in Srinagar dedicated to Goddess Zeashta.
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Zettabyte (ZB)
Unit of data equal to 1024 Exabytes.
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ZIP
Compressed Archive File.
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Zoji La Pass
A critical mountain pass connecting Kashmir with Ladakh enabling seasonal travel trade and strategic movement through challenging terrain
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Zojila Pass
Strategic pass connecting Kashmir Valley with Ladakh (Drass).
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Zoology
Scientific study of the behavior structure and classification of animals.
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Zoophobia
Fear of animals.
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Zorawar Singh
General of Gulab Singh known as Napoleon of India for conquering Ladakh.
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