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  1. From which language did the word Tsunami originate?

    2. A.

     Chinese
    B.

     Korean
    C.

     Japanese
    D.

     Malayan

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    While its use is widespread in the English language, Tsunami is actually a Japanese word. The word originates from a conjunction of two words, 'Tsu' and 'Nami'. Tsu translates to 'Harbor' while Nami translates to 'Wave'.

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