Match List I with List II:
| List I: English word | List II: Source language |
|---|---|
| A. Mongoose | I. Tamil |
| B. Loot | II. Malayalam |
| C. Curry | III. Hindi |
| D. Betel | IV. Marathi |
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Correct answer: A. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Explanation
Mongoose from Marathi mangūs; loot from Hindi lūṭ; curry from Tamil kaṟi; betel via Portuguese from Malayalam veṭṭila.
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