Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The word Manuscripts derived from which of the following language?

Options:

Latin

Prakrit

Sanskrit

Greek

Correct Answer:

Latin

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Latin

The word "manuscript" is derived from the Latin words "manus" (hand) and "scriptum" (written). Therefore, the answer is Latin.

The word "manuscript" first appeared in English in the late 16th century, and it was originally used to refer to any book or document written by hand. However, with the advent of printing in the 15th century, the term "manuscript" began to be used to refer specifically to handwritten books or documents that had not yet been printed.

Today, the word "manuscript" is used to refer to any handwritten book or document, regardless of its age or whether or not it has been published. Manuscripts can be found in libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions all over the world.