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The term 'monsoon' is derived from the _________ word 'Mausim'.

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Sanskrit
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Hindi
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Marathi
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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.

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