The word 'Olympics' is derived from which mountain? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The word 'Olympics' is derived from which mountain?

A. Mount Parnassus

B. Mount Olympus

C. Mount Athos

D. Mount Othrys

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Olympic Games are named after Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods, and were originally held in Olympia, Greece.

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