Multiple choice general knowledge

Identify the word originated from Tamil

  1. Banana

  2. Mango

  3. Orange

  4. Papaya
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Mango' comes from the Tamil word 'manga' via Malayalam and Portuguese 'manga'. The fruit is native to South Asia, and Tamil's influence spread through trade routes. Banana (A) has African/Arabic origins, Orange (C) is from Dravidian via Sanskrit but not directly Tamil, and Papaya (D) is from Central American languages.

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