Match List I with List II

List I (Word Borrowed)	List II (Source Language)
(a) Caste	(i) Norse
(b) Beef	(ii) German
(c) Blunder	(iii) Portuguese
(d) Flak	(iv) French

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Explanation:     
(a) caste → Portuguese
The term caste originates from the Portuguese word casta, meaning lineage or race.
(b) beef → French
The word beef is derived from the Old French term buef. It reflects the Norman influence on the English language.
(c) blunder → Norse
The word blunder has roots in Old Norse, originating from blundra, meaning to stumble.
(d) flak → German
The term flak is an abbreviation of the German Flugabwehrkanone, meaning anti-aircraft gun.

Information Booster:
Language Borrowings in English: English has absorbed words from numerous languages, reflecting historical invasions, trade, and colonization.
Portuguese Influence: Words like caste entered English due to Portugal’s colonial presence in India.
French Influence: Post-1066 Norman conquest led to many French terms becoming part of English, especially related to food, law, and governance.
Norse Influence: During the Viking Age, many Norse terms entered Old English, including words for actions and tools.
German Influence: Words like flak highlight Germany's impact during World War II.