B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2016 : MCQs and Answer Key

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12.

The Term 'Monsoon' Is Originated From :

A: Spanish Language
B: Hindi Language
C: English Language
D: Arabic Language

The answer is: D

Explanation

The term 'Monsoon' is originated from the Arabic language.

The word 'mausim' in Arabic means "season" or "time of year". This term was later adopted by other languages, including Hindi, which uses the word 'mausam' to refer to the seasonal winds that bring heavy rains to the Indian subcontinent.

The English word 'monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim' through the Portuguese word 'monção', which was used to describe the seasonal winds that blew across the Indian Ocean. The Portuguese were among the first Europeans to establish trading outposts in the Indian subcontinent, and they adopted many words from the local languages, including Hindi and Arabic.

Thus, the correct answer to the question is D: Arabic Language.