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Standard VII
Geography
Waves
The literal m...
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The literal meaning of the word 'tsunami' is
a. harbour wave
b. big wave
c. tidal wage
d. cyclonic wave
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The correct answer is option (a).
Explanation: The word 'tsunami' is made up of two Japanese words: 'tsu,' which means a harbour, and 'nami,' which means a wave.
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