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The word Tsunami is derived from two Japanese words

A. Tsu(big) and nami(flow)

B. Tsu(harbour) and nami(wave)

C. Tsu(big wave) and nami(wave)

D. None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Tsunami is a Japanese word from a double root: tsu, meaning port or harbour, and nami, meaning wave.

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