Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

As a result of British colonial rule over most of India spanning two centuries, there are many English words in Hindi vocabulary now. Which of the following words comes from English?

  1. Shampoo

  2. Station

  3. Cot

  4. Sentry
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Station' in Hindi ('steshan') comes directly from English. Hindi adopted this during British colonial rule for railway stations and police stations. 'Shampoo' comes from Hindi 'champo' (to massage) and went INTO English, not vice versa. 'Cot' comes from Hindi 'khat' (bed). 'Sentry' ultimately comes from French 'sentinelle', not English.

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