The term 'monsoon' is derived from the _________ word 'Mausim'.
A
Sanskrit
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B
Hindi
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C
Marathi
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D
Arabic
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Solution
The correct option is D Arabic Arabic,
The word “monsoon” comes from the Arabic word mausim, meaning season. Basically, it describes a seasonal wind shift over a region that is usually accompanied by a dramatic increase in precipitation.