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The Meaning of the name of which state is "Land desiccated by water"......

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Punjab

  3. Andaman Islands

  4. Bihar
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The name 'Kashmir' is believed to be derived from Sanskrit 'kashyapa-mira' or 'kashyapa-meru', meaning 'lake or mountain desiccated by water' - referring to the sage Kashyapa and the region's water bodies. The name evolved to 'Kashmir' over time. Punjab means 'land of five waters', Andaman is possibly from Hanuman, and Bihar comes from 'Vihara' (monastery).

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