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1. What is the traditional term for sweets in Bengali cuisine?

Misti

Dessert

Candy

Ice Cream

In Bengali cuisine, the term 'Misti' refers specifically to sweets or sweet treats, different from general desserts or sweet foods.

Explanation

In Bengali cuisine, the term 'Misti' refers specifically to sweets or sweet treats, different from general desserts or sweet foods.

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2. I shall go for a walk.

I shall go for a swim.

I shall go for a hike.

Ami hatte jabo.

I shall go for a run.

The correct translation for 'I shall go for a walk' in Bengali is 'Ami hatte jabo.'

Explanation

The correct translation for 'I shall go for a walk' in Bengali is 'Ami hatte jabo.'

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3. What is the name of the desert-dwelling species known for their distinctive yellow eyes and brown hoods in the Star Wars universe?

Jawa

Ewok

Wookiee

Sith

Jawas are a species of creatures in the Star Wars universe known for scavenging and trading scrap metal. They are often seen wearing brown robes and are recognizable by their glowing yellow eyes.

Explanation

Jawas are a species of creatures in the Star Wars universe known for scavenging and trading scrap metal. They are often seen wearing brown robes and are recognizable by their glowing yellow eyes.

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4. I will go to a shop.

Ami park jabo

Ami school jabo

Ami restaurant jabo

Ami dokan jabo

The correct answer translates to 'I will go to a shop' in Bengali. The other options are incorrect as they mention going to a school, restaurant, or park instead.

Explanation

The correct answer translates to 'I will go to a shop' in Bengali. The other options are incorrect as they mention going to a school, restaurant, or park instead.

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5. I will go shopping.

Ami kinte jabo.

Ami khabo.

Ami boshe thakbo.

Ami ghore thakbo.

The correct answer 'Ami kinte jabo' translates to 'I will go shopping' in English.

Explanation

The correct answer 'Ami kinte jabo' translates to 'I will go shopping' in English.

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6. What is the Bengali word for House?

Makan

Bari

Ghar

Banglow

In Bengali, the word 'Bari' is used to refer to a house or residence.

Explanation

In Bengali, the word 'Bari' is used to refer to a house or residence.

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7. I shall go home.

Ami bari jabo.

Ami khabo.

Tumi ghore jabe.

Tumi bari jabe.

The correct translation of 'I shall go home' in Bengali is 'Ami bari jabo.' 'Ami khabo' means 'I shall eat', 'Tumi bari jabe' means 'You will go home', and 'Tumi ghore jabe' means 'You will go to the house.'

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8. What day comes after Monday?

Wednesday

Mongolbar

Friday

Thursday

The correct answer is Tuesday, as it comes after Monday in the standard calendar week.

Explanation

The correct answer is Tuesday, as it comes after Monday in the standard calendar week.

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9. What is the correct term in Bengali for 'quickly'?

Shighrabhabe

TaraTari

Shigghro

Dhira-dhira

In Bengali, 'TaraTari' is the correct term for 'quickly'. The other options provided are incorrect translations for the word 'quickly'.

Explanation

In Bengali, 'TaraTari' is the correct term for 'quickly'. The other options provided are incorrect translations for the word 'quickly'.

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10. How do you say 'Do it quickly' in Bengali?

Te-kor-dobar

Shiggu korre

Ruko karne do

TaraTri koro

The correct translation is 'TaraTri koro' in Bengali, which means 'Do it quickly'. The other options provided are incorrect translations.

Explanation

The correct translation is 'TaraTri koro' in Bengali, which means 'Do it quickly'. The other options provided are incorrect translations.

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11. What is another word for 'beautiful'?

Ugly

Shondor

Gloomy

Ordinary

The correct answer for the word 'beautiful' is 'Shondor', while the incorrect answers like 'Gloomy', 'Ugly', and 'Ordinary' are antonyms or completely different from 'beautiful'.

Explanation

The correct answer for the word 'beautiful' is 'Shondor', while the incorrect answers like 'Gloomy', 'Ugly', and 'Ordinary' are antonyms or completely different from 'beautiful'.

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12. What is another term for a person who lacks wisdom or judgment?

Frame

Flower

Fool

Fork

The correct answer is 'Fool' as it is used to describe someone who lacks wisdom or judgment. 'Flower', 'Fork', and 'Frame' do not have the same meaning and are not synonyms for 'Fool'.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Fool' as it is used to describe someone who lacks wisdom or judgment. 'Flower', 'Fork', and 'Frame' do not have the same meaning and are not synonyms for 'Fool'.

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13. Walk in Japanese.

Hata

Hashiru

Aruku

Tobu

The correct translation for 'walk' in Japanese is 'hata'. 'Aruku' means 'to walk', 'hashiru' means 'to run', and 'tobu' means 'to jump'.

Explanation

The correct translation for 'walk' in Japanese is 'hata'. 'Aruku' means 'to walk', 'hashiru' means 'to run', and 'tobu' means 'to jump'.

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14. How do you say 'eat' in Nepali?

Pina

Garna

Khawa

Padna

The correct word for 'eat' in Nepali is 'Khawa'. The other options provided are not the correct translation for 'eat' in Nepali.

Explanation

The correct word for 'eat' in Nepali is 'Khawa'. The other options provided are not the correct translation for 'eat' in Nepali.

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15. What is the Arabic word for shop?

Masjid

Dokan

Madina

Qasr

The word 'Dokan' is used in Arabic to refer to a shop. 'Madina' means city, 'Masjid' means mosque, and 'Qasr' means palace.

Explanation

The word 'Dokan' is used in Arabic to refer to a shop. 'Madina' means city, 'Masjid' means mosque, and 'Qasr' means palace.

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16. What is the Swahili word for Shopping?

Kupika

Kusafiri

Kucheza

Kena

The correct Swahili word for Shopping is 'Kena'. 'Kusafiri' means 'to travel', 'Kupika' means 'to cook', and 'Kucheza' means 'to play' in Swahili.

Explanation

The correct Swahili word for Shopping is 'Kena'. 'Kusafiri' means 'to travel', 'Kupika' means 'to cook', and 'Kucheza' means 'to play' in Swahili.

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17. Are you intelligent?

Tumi bhubhimotti/Tumi Bhudhiman

Tumi moja koro/Tumi Mojar.

Tumi pagal/Tumi Pagol

Tumi baro adam lok/Tumi Barbaroit.

The correct answer for 'Are you intelligent?' in Bengali is 'Tumi bhubhimotti/Tumi Bhudhiman', while the incorrect answers provided are 'Tumi baro adam lok/Tumi Barbaroit', 'Tumi moja koro/Tumi Mojar', and 'Tumi pagal/Tumi Pagol'.

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18. You are naughty.

Tumi dustu

Tumi shundor

Tumi bhalo

Tumi suto

The correct answer 'Tumi dustu' translates to 'You are naughty' in English. The incorrect answers would translate to 'You are good', 'You are beautiful', and 'You are sleepy' respectively which do not fit the context of being naughty.

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19. What is Monday in Indian language?

Showmbar

Ravivar

Jumanji

Sombra

In Indian languages, Monday is commonly referred to as 'Showmbar'. The other options provided are incorrect translations or unrelated terms.

Explanation

In Indian languages, Monday is commonly referred to as 'Showmbar'. The other options provided are incorrect translations or unrelated terms.

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20. What is the Hindi equivalent of Wednesday?

Bhudbar

Mangalvaar

Sombaar

Guruvaar

In Hindi, the days of the week are - Sunday (Ravivaar), Monday (Somvaar), Tuesday (Mangalvaar), Wednesday (Bhudbar), Thursday (Guruvaar), Friday (Shukravaar), and Saturday (Shanivaar).

Explanation

In Hindi, the days of the week are - Sunday (Ravivaar), Monday (Somvaar), Tuesday (Mangalvaar), Wednesday (Bhudbar), Thursday (Guruvaar), Friday (Shukravaar), and Saturday (Shanivaar).

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21. What is Thursday in Bengali?

Shukrabar

Shanibar

Brihosphotibar

Ravibar

In Bengali, Thursday is known as 'Brihoshpotibar' which literally translates to 'Big Star Day'.

Explanation

In Bengali, Thursday is known as 'Brihoshpotibar' which literally translates to 'Big Star Day'.

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22. What is Sunday in Bengali?

Mangalbar

Brihaspatibar

Sombar

Robibar

In Bengali, Sunday is called 'Robibar' which comes from the word 'Robi' meaning 'Sun'. The other options provided are the Bengali names for Monday (Sombar), Tuesday (Mangalbar), and Thursday (Brihaspatibar) respectively.

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23. Come quickly.

Venez vite.

Veni cito.

Ven haaste.

TaraTri esho

The correct answer 'TaraTri esho' translates to 'Come quickly' in Bengali, while the incorrect answers 'Veni cito', 'Ven haaste', and 'Venez vite' translate to 'Come quickly' in Latin, Finnish, and French respectively.

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24. What is the Hindi translation of the word 'Clever'?

Chalak

Bewakoof

Samajhdar

Akalmand

The correct Hindi translation of the word 'Clever' is 'Chalak'. The other options 'Samajhdar' translates to 'wise', 'Bewakoof' translates to 'foolish', and 'Akalmand' translates to 'intelligent'.

Explanation

The correct Hindi translation of the word 'Clever' is 'Chalak'. The other options 'Samajhdar' translates to 'wise', 'Bewakoof' translates to 'foolish', and 'Akalmand' translates to 'intelligent'.

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25. Do you enjoy eating sweets?

Ami jol khete bhalobashi.

Ami bhaja khete bhalobashi.

Ami misti khete bhalobashi

Ami gorom khete bhalobashi.

The correct answer translates to 'I love to eat sweets' in Bengali. The incorrect answers do not match the context of enjoying sweets.

Explanation

The correct answer translates to 'I love to eat sweets' in Bengali. The incorrect answers do not match the context of enjoying sweets.

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26. What is the Arabic translation for 'Friday'?

Shukrboar

Jumu'ah

YawmulJuma

Jumera

In Arabic, the word for Friday is 'YawmulJuma', however, the correct answer provided is 'Shukrboar' which is not the standard Arabic word for Friday.

Explanation

In Arabic, the word for Friday is 'YawmulJuma', however, the correct answer provided is 'Shukrboar' which is not the standard Arabic word for Friday.

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27. What is the Portuguese equivalent of Saturday?

Quinta-feira

Sonibar

Domingo

Segunda-feira

In Portuguese, Saturday is known as 'Sábado'. Domingo is Sunday, Segunda-feira is Monday, and Quinta-feira is Thursday.

Explanation

In Portuguese, Saturday is known as 'Sábado'. Domingo is Sunday, Segunda-feira is Monday, and Quinta-feira is Thursday.

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28. How would you describe the beauty of a flower in Bengali?

Fool ti sundor

Fool ta ki shondor

Fool ta kemon lagche

Fool amar preyo

The correct phrase in Bengali to describe the beauty of a flower is 'Fool ta ki shondor', which directly translates to 'Is the flower beautiful?' The other options do not convey the same meaning or are grammatically incorrect.

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