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1. Which Sanskrit word meaning incarnation gained popularity from its use in role playing video games?
2. It is well known that thug is derived from Hindi. Which of these related words also originated in the same language?
3. The slang term 'Blighty' for Britain comes from an Urdu word meaning foreign.
4. Which of these words meaning a catchy phrase or slogan has its roots in Sanskrit?
5. Pukka is a UK slang term meaning genuine. What is the meaning of the word in Sanskrit?
6. Which of these weather terms is taken from the Urdu language?
7. Which natural fiber derives its name from the Bengali word jhuta?
8. Which of these spices that got its name from a Latin word has roots that can be traced to the Tamil or Malayalam language?
9. Which of these minerals is named after the Tamil word for ruby?
10. Three of these animals derive their names from languages spoken on the Indian subcontinent. Which is the odd one out?
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