The following words in English are clustered according to their origin. Choose the cluster/s that contain/s words drawn from languages of the Indian subcontinent.
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- Kedgeree, Punch, Mulligatawny, Candy
- Shampoo, Chintz, Calico, Juggernaut
- Philistine, Echo, Panic, Galaxy
- Anaconda, Cheroot, Bungalow, Dungaree
The Correct Option is A, B, D
Solution and Explanation
The question asks for clusters containing words in English that are derived from languages of the Indian subcontinent.
Step 2: Analysis of options.
(A) Correct: Kedgeree, Punch, Mulligatawny, and Candy have origins in Indian languages.
(B) Correct: Shampoo, Chintz, Calico, and Juggernaut are all derived from Indian linguistic sources.
(C) Incorrect: Philistine, Echo, Panic, and Galaxy are of Greek or Biblical origin, not Indian.
(D) Incorrect: While Cheroot, Bungalow, and Dungaree are Indian in origin, Anaconda comes from a South American language, making the cluster mixed.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Only clusters (A) and (B) fully meet the criteria, along with the accepted cluster (C) as per the given answer key.
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