Cheetahs were recently re-introduced to India from Africa. From which language is the name 'Cheetah' derived?

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Q: 94 (CDS-II/2023)
Cheetahs were recently re-introduced to India from Africa. From which language is the name 'Cheetah' derived?

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General Knowledge

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CDS-II

The word 'Cheetah' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Chitraka', meaning 'spotted one'.