Multiple choice general knowledge

Which pharma company's name is derived from the Latin word meaning 'new arts' or 'new skill'?

  1. Cipla

  2. Novartis

  3. Glaxo

  4. SmithKline

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Novartis is derived from the Latin words 'novae artes' meaning 'new arts' or 'new skills'. The company was formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz. Cipla is an Indian company, Glaxo is short for GlaxoSmithKline, and SmithKline is part of GlaxoSmithKline.