Match List I with List II:

List I (Word Borrowed)	List II (Source Indian Language)
A. mongoose	I. Tamil
B. loot	II. Malayalam
C. curry	III. Hindi/Urdu
D. betel	IV. Marathi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

Explanation:   
Mongoose → Marathi 
The English word "mongoose" is derived from the Marathi word mangus, referencing a small, snake-fighting mammal native to India.
Loot → Hindi/Urdu 
The word "loot," meaning "to plunder or steal," originates from the Hindi/Urdu word lūṭ. It was adopted during the colonial period and reflects the British experience in India.
Curry → Tamil
"Curry" comes from the Tamil word kari, meaning a spiced dish or sauce, commonly used in South Indian cuisine.
Betel → Malayalam
The term "betel" comes from the Malayalam word vettila, referring to the betel plant leaves often chewed in many parts of India.

Information Booster:
Key Linguistic Origins:
Mongoose (Marathi): Derived from the Indian wildlife lexicon.
Loot (Hindi/Urdu): Represents the colonial history and practices of plunder.
Curry (Tamil): Highlights the global influence of Indian cuisine.
Betel (Malayalam): Reflects the cultural significance of chewing betel leaves in South India.
Indian Influence on English Vocabulary:
English borrowed many words from Indian languages during the colonial period, especially in the areas of culture, cuisine, and the natural world.
Other examples include bungalow (Hindi), shampoo (Hindi), and bandana (Sanskrit).