Multiple choice general knowledge

Which animal's name comes from Sanskrit meaning- to steal ?

  1. Rat

  2. Cat

  3. Dog

  4. Mouse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The English word 'mouse' derives from the Sanskrit word 'mus' meaning 'thief' or 'to steal,' referring to the animal's habit of stealing food. This etymological connection exists through Proto-Indo-European language roots. The other animals have different etymological origins.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the origin of the names of animals in Sanskrit.

The correct answer is D) Mouse. The name "Mouse" comes from the Sanskrit word "mushaka", which means "to steal". This is because mice are known to steal and hoard food.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Rat - The name "Rat" does not come from the Sanskrit word meaning "to steal".

Option B) Cat - The name "Cat" does not come from the Sanskrit word meaning "to steal".

Option C) Dog - The name "Dog" does not come from the Sanskrit word meaning "to steal".

Option D) Mouse - The name "Mouse" comes from the Sanskrit word "mushaka", which means "to steal".

Therefore, the correct answer is D) Mouse. This option is correct because the name "Mouse" comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "to steal".

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