Match List I with List II:
| List I: Word | List II: Source |
|---|---|
| A. Caste | I. Old Norse |
| B. Beef | II. German |
| C. Blunder | III. Portuguese |
| D. Flak | IV. French |
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Correct answer: B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Explanation
Caste from casta; beef from Old French boef; blunder from Old Norse blunda; flak from Fliegerabwehrkanone.
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