Important Battles: YearBattle NameInvolved Countries 2003Gulf War IIUS led coalition forces dethroned the Iraqi President Saddam Hussein 2001US-Afghanistan WarUS led coalition forces attack Afghanistan to bring down the Taliban regime in Afghanistan in retaliation to the September 11 terrorist attack in the USA 1999Kargil WarIndia defeated Pakistani forces at Kargil 1991Gulf WarUS led multinational forces attacked Iraq to oust Iraqi troops from Kuwait 1971Pakistan-Bangladesh WarMukti Bahini forces aided by India against the Pakistani forces stationed in Bangladesh (former East Pakistan); Pakistani forces surrendered and Bangladesh came into being 1967Israel-Arab WarSix-day war, shortest war in history; Arab forces led by Egypt, Syria and Jordan were defeated 1954Korean WarSouth Korea invaded by North Korea; North Korea was forced back by UN forces 1942Desert WarItalian Army from Libya invaded Egypt in order to attack British forces 1939 - 45World War IAxis powers (Germany, Italy and Japan) against the Allies (Britain, USSR, US, France and several other countries); Axis powers were defeated 1916Battle of JutlandDuring World War I鈥搉aval battle between Germany and England in which Germany was defeated 1914 - 1919World War IGermany (with Austria, Hungary and Turkey) against Britain (with France, US, Russia, Japan, Canada, Austria and Belgium); Germany and its allies were defeated 1913Balkan War IIInvasion of Serbia and Greece by Bulgaria; Bulgaria defeated by combined forces of Serbia, Greece, Romania, Montenegro, which stripped Turkey of most of its European territories 1912Balkan War ITurkey and Balkan countries (Montenegro, Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece); Turkey defeated 1905Russo鈥揓apan WarRussia and Japan in the Sea of Japan; Russia defeated; also called the 'Battle of Port Arthur' or 'Battle of Yalu' 1861 - 1865American Civil WarNorthern Vs. Southern states of America for the abolition of slavery; Abraham Lincoln defeated the Southern states 1840First China WarChina and Britain; Chinese forces yielded. It was a trade war and also known as the 'Opium War' 1815Battle of WaterlooBritish forces led by Duke of Wellington defeated French forces led by Napoleon Bonaparte; it was Napoleon's last battle; Napoleon was abdicated and was exiled to the island of St Helena in South Atlantic where he died in 182l. 1813Battle of LeipzigGermany and combined forces of Austria, Prussia and Russia defeated Napoleon (French forces) 1812Battle of聽BorodinoFrance and Russia; the French forces were commanded by Napoleon who was defeated 1805Battle of AusterlitzBritain, Austria, Russia and Prussia on one side and France on the other; French on the other; French forces victorious 1805Battle of TrafalgarBritish fleet defeated fleets of France and Spain; British fleets commanded by Admiral Nelson, who was killed in the battle 1798Battle of NileBritish and French fleets; Britain victorious 1756 - 1763Seven Year WarBritain and France against Austria and Prussia; British alliance won 1607Battle of Gibraltar BayThe Dutch defeated the Spaniards and the Portuguese 1642 - 1649Civil War of EnglandBetween Cavaliers (King Charles supporters) and forces of the Parliament led by Oliver Cromwell; King Charles I executed 1618 - 1648Thirty Year WarStarted as religious-cum-political war between (Conto) the Lutherans and Catholics in Germany and developed into an international war 1588Anglo-Spanish WarSpanish and English fleets fought in the English Channel; Defeat of the Spanish fleet 1455 - 1485War of RosesCivil War in England between the two rival royal houses of Lancaster and York; White and red rose were their respective symbols 1338 - 1453Hundred Year WarFrance and England 190 BCBattle of MagnesiaSyrian and Roman forces; Syrian forces defeated (north-west Lydia) 331 BCBattle of ArabiaGreek and Persian forces; Greeks victorious 431 - 421 BCSpartan War IISparta and Athens; Spartans victorious 459 BCSpartan War ISparta and Athens, also called 'Pelponesian War'; it lasted for 30 years 479 BCBattle of MycaleGreek and Persian forces; Persian fleet defeated 479 BCBattle of PlataeGreek and Persian forces; Persian forces defeated 480 BCBattle of SalamisAthenian and Persian fleet in the Bay of Salamis; Persian fleet defeated 480 BCBattle of ThermoplyaeSpartans led by Leonidas and Persians by Xerxes; Spartans were defeated. 490 BCBattle of MarathonAthenians and Persians; King Darius of Persia defeated. 608 BCBattle of MegiddoNecho of Egypt and Josiah of Judah; Egyptians victorious

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Adventure: No.QuestionAnswer 1.What does the Japanese word 'Karate' mean literally?Open hand 2.With which water sport are jumping,slaloming and trick riding associated?Water Skiing 3.Which sport was a traditional English 'pub' game?Darts 4.Which modern martial art was developed from 'Jujitsu'?Judo 5.Which game is played at the Embassy World Professional Championship?Snooker 6.What sport is 'angling'?Fishing 7.With what sport would you associate 'alley' or 'lane'?Bowling 8.Which city is known as the 'Pearl of the Orient'?Singapore 9.Which capital city is said to be the oldest in the world and in which country it is located?Damascus,the capital of Syria 10.Which is the largest city in Africa?Cairo,capital of Egypt 11.What was Christopher Columbus's nationality?Italian 12.At the mouth of which river is Hong Kong situated?Perl River 13.Which Central American nation was formerly known as British Honduras?Belize 14.After whom was Bolivia named?Simon Bolivar 15.Which two countries enjoy the highest standard of living in S.America?Venezuela & Argentina 16.Where is the Carribean Sea?Between West Indies & South America 17.Name the only ape that can stand and walk upright?Gibbon 18.Which are the countries linked by the Karakoram Highway?China & Pakistan 19.What does leser mean?Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation 20.Which sea seperates Japan from the main-land of Asia?The sea of Japan 21.What is a group of dolphins called?Scholl 22.What is a male ant called?A dron 23.Name the mosquito which spreads malaria?The female Anopheles mos quito 24.Istanbul is a major city of Turkey. What was its former name?Constantinople 25.Where is the headquarters of World Meterological Organisation?Geneva 26.Name the countries having the veto power in the U.N. Security Council.U.S.A.,USSR,UK,FRANCE & CHINA 27.What is called the "Roof of the World"?The pamirs in Central Asia 28.Name the only planet that was discovered in the 20th century.Pluto 29.What is the boundary between Russia & Poland called?The Curzon Line 30.How much time does the light take to reach the Earth from the sun?A little more than 8 minutes 31.What is the source of all energy on earth?The energy from the sun 32.Which famous swimmer is known as the 'Albatross'?Michael Gross 33.Where was the martial art taekwon do developed?Korea 34.Who developed taekwon do?Gen.Choi Hong Hi of Korea 35.Which mountain ranges in Spain & California have the same name?Sierra Nevada 36.Which batsman has scored most runs in a day in Test Cricket?Australia's Don Bradman 309 n.o. against England at leeds in 1930 37.Which team won a one dayer twice with a six off of the last ball?Pakistan 38.How many Indians have taken nine or more wickets in an innings in a Test Match?4 -Kapil Dev,Subhash Gupta,Jasu Patel & Anil Kumble 39.Which is the largest plant in the world?The Bis Trees of California 40.What is 'smog'?Smoke -laden fog 41.Who is called the light of the world?Jesus Christ 42.Which is the major language of Egypt?Arabic 43.What does the phrase 'cakes and ale' mean?A carefree or easy living 44.What is the language of Chile?spanish 45.Which country is called the 'Land of Golden Fleece'?Australia 46.Which city of Russia had the old name St.Petersburg?Leningrad 47.Name the only bird which can fly backward as well as forwardThe hemming bird 48.Name the longest river of CanadaMackenzie 49.Name the highest military decoration of France.Croix de Guerra 50.Which gas is commonly used in electric bulbs?Neon 51.Which European city was founded in 1050,destroyed by fire in 1624, and rebuilt?Oslo,capital of Norway 52.What are plants that grow in water called?Hydrophytes 53.Which insect makes the loudest noise?The mle cicada 54.To which country does Greenland belong?Denmark 55.What is the other name for graphite?Plumbago or black lead 56.To which galaxy does the earth belong?The Milky Way 57.Where are the largest deposits of platinum found?Ural Mountains,U.S.S.R. 58.Name the only mammal that flies.The Bat 59.How would you recognize the leader of a wolf pack?The leader holds his tail straight out,while others tails droop. 60.What is a baby rabbit or squirrel called?Bunny 61.What is the study of evil spirits and demons called?Demonology 62.What is a group of Kangaroos called?Mob 63.Which language is most dominant in Latin America?Spanish 64.Who said that 'Well begun is half done'?Horace 65.Name the border line between Afghanistan and Pakistan.The Durand Line 66.Who said that 'Science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind?Albert Einstein 67.Name the longest river of Australia.Murray 68.Name the highest mountain in Canada.Logan 69.Name the only Shakespeare's play that included a dog.Two Gentlemen of Verona 70.Which city is called the 'City of Dreaming Spires'?Oxford 71.After which emperor was July named?Julius Caesar 72.Name the king of England who built the Tower of London.King William I 73.After Amazon, which is the major river of South America?Paraha

Medical Science: No.QuestionAnswer 01An infection of the gums involving margin of the teeth with the gum is known asPyorrhoea 02Drugs which reduce tension,anxiety,depression,etc. are known asTranquillizers 03A swelling of the thyroid gland is known asGoitre 04Typhoid fever is caused bySalmonella typhi bacteria 05Plague was also known asBlack death 06AIDS stands forAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 07Diseases which spread by contact are calledContagious diseases 08Scarlet fever is caused byStrepto coccus 09The sterilization technique carried out on men isVasectomy 10The ability of a living creature to resist the attack of diseases is known asImmunity 11How many senses a human being hasFive 12Medical practioners without valid licence are calledQuacks 13In a human baby,teething process starts from the ageSeven months 14A method of treating cancer or tumor growth using chemicals is known asChemotherapy 15Meningitis is caused byNeisseria meningitis 16Tetanus is caused byClostridium tetane 17Leukemia is commonly known asBlood Cancer 18An area of pus formation within the lung is calledLung abscess 19Meningitis is an infection ofHead and spinal cord 20A sudden interruption of the blood supply to the brain can cause aStroke 21A hereditary lack of pigment in the skin,hair & eyes is known asAlbinism 22Psoraisis is an inherited disease ofSkin,nails and joints 23A fungus is aMicroscopic plant 24A condition in which both eyes do not point in the same direction is called asSquint 25Short sightdness is also known asMyopia 26Short sightdness isConcave lens 27Long sightdness is also known asHypermetropia 28Long sightdness is corrected by usingConvex lens 29A condition in which one is not able to see both near and distant objects is known asPressbyopia 30Both convex and concave lens is used to correct the eyesight of a person suffering fromPressbyopia 31An inflammation of the thin membrance that covers the black part of the eye is calledConjunctivitis 32Acute conjuctivitis is commonly known asblack eye 33How many bones an adult human body has206 34How many bones an human baby's body has270 35Blood vessels that carry blood from different organs to the heart are known asAneries 36Blood vessels that carry blood from different organs to the heart are known asVeins 37The main artery of the body is theArota 38Skin is the sense organ forTouch 39Eyes are the sense organ forSight 40Nose is the sense organ forSmell 41Tongue is the sense organ forTaste 42Ears are the sense organs forHearing 43Muscles of the heart are calledCardiac muscles 44In a human body,about how many muscles are there650 45A break in the continuity of a bone is called aFracture 46A progressive weakening of muscles is calledMuscular dystrophy 47Damage to a nerve is termd asMeuropathy 48Biceps are the muscles of theArm 49Malaria is transmitted byAnopheles mosquito 50There are how many types of MalariaThree 51BCG stands forBacillus Calmette Guerin 52BCG is a vaccine given for immunization against the diseaseTuberculosis 53DPT is aTriple vaccine 54DPT is effective againstDiphtheria,whooping cough and tetanus 55DPT vaccine is given how many times to childrenThree 56Vaccine against polio is calledPoliomyelitis vaccine 57Vaccine is a liquid containingDilute or dead pathogens 58The first antibiotic discovered byPenicillin 59Spherical shaped bacteria are calledcoccus 60Rod shaped bacteria are calledBacillus 61Spiral shaped bacteria are calledSpirillium 62Comma shaped bacteria are calledVibrio 63The size of a virus is aboutA millionth of a centimeter 64Plague is caused by bacteria which is found inFleas on the bodies of rats 65Dengue fever is also known asBreak-bone fever 66Q fever was first noticed inQueensland 67Anthrax is caused byAnthrax bacillus 68Cholera is caused byVibrio choleral bacteria 69Tetanus is also known asLockjaw disease 70Diptheria is caused byKlebs-loeffler 71Whooping cough is caused byBordella pertussis 72Sex is predicted before the birth of the child by a test calledAmnio centesis 73The outer layer of the skin is calledEpidermis 74The inner layer of the skin is calledDermis 75Over exposure to sun causeSun burn 76LSD stands forLysergic acid Di-ethylamide 77Drugs which produce total unconsciousness are known asGeneral anaesthetics 78Drugs which produce loss of sensation in a small area where the drug is applied are calledLocal anaesthetics 79Drugs which neutralize secretions of the stomach which cause ulcers and acidity are calledAntacids 80ELISA technique is used to detectAIDS 81NMR stands forNuclear Magnetic Resonance 82Teeth are covered by a hard substance calledEnamel 83Insulin is also known asAnti-diabetic hormone 84Insulin deficiency causesDiabetes 85Inflammation of the pancreas is calledPancreatitis 86A normal pregnancy lasts for about40 weeks 87The device which improves one's hearing is calledHearing aid 88Persons who are having blood group O positive are calledUniversal donors

Well-known Quotations: No.Well-Known quotationsName 01`A thing of beauty is a joy for ever'Keats 02`Beauty is truth,truth beauty'Keats 03`The child is the father of man'Wordsworth 04`I came,I saw,I conquered'Julius Caesar 05`Cowards die many times before their death' The valiant never taste of death but once'Shakespeare 06`The government of the people,by the people,for the peopleshall not perish from the earth'Lincoln 07`Oh East is East,and west is West, and never the twain shall meet. Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great judgement seat.'Rudyard Kipling 08`Paths of glory lead but to the grave.'Gray 09`But be not afraid of greatness; same are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.'Shakespeare 10`Knowledge is power.'Hobbes 11`I know nothing except the fact of my ignorence.'Socrates 12`Nature never did betray the heart that loved her.'Wordsworth 13`Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.'Dr.Samuel Johnson 14`Who rises from prayer a better man, his prayer is answered.'George Menedith 15`Reading maketh a full man, his prayer is answered.'Francis Bacon 16`The more Things a man is ashamed of,the more respectable he is.'Bernard Shaw 17`Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.'Shelly 18`Tis strang but true; for truth is always strang.'Byron 19`Let a hundred flowers bloom and let a hundred schools of thought content.'Mao Tse-tung 20`God is in His heaven,all's right with the world.'Browning 21`For men many come and men may go, but I go on for ever.'Tennyson 22`I have nothing to offer but blood,toil,tears and sweet.'Churchill 23`Give us good mothers and I shall give you good nation.'Napoleon 24`Long years ago we have made a tryst with destiny.'Jawaharlal Nerhu 25`Brevity is the soul of with.'Shakespeare 26`Variety is the very spice of life.'William Cowper 27`Jealousy,the jaundice of the soul.'Shakespeare 28`All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.'Orwell 29`Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage.'Richard Lovelace 30`Swaraj is my birth-right and I shall have it.'Balgangadhar Tilak 31`Man is by nature a political animal.'Aristotle 32`Where wealth accumulates, men decay.'Goldsmith 33`Good government is no substitute for self-government.'Morley 34`Nevertheless it moves.'Galileo 35`Generations to come,it may be,will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth.'Einstein 36`Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absdutely.'Lord Acton 37`Just as I would not like to be a slave, so I would not like to be a master.'Lincoln 38`Eureka, Eureka.'Archimedes 39`Frailty, thy name is woman.'Shakespeare 40`Whom gods love, die young.'Byron 41`Do or die.'Gandhiji 42`Dilli Chalo.'Subhash Chandra Bose 43`Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.'Lal Bahadur Shastri 44`Truth and Non-violence are my God.'Mahatma Gandhi