Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj & Videshi Shabd MCQs for RAS
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RAS — Vocabulary — Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj & Videshi Shabd
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Question 1 of 20
Consider the following assertion and reason: Assertion (A): Any Hindi word containing a Chandrabindu (ँ) can confidently be classified as a Tadbhav word. Reason (R): The original Sanskrit language did not have the Chandrabindu marker, utilizing only the Anuswar (ं) for nasal sounds.
Question 2 of 20
Identify the incorrect pair of Tadbhav words and their Tatsam roots:
Question 3 of 20
Historically, words related to justice, administration, and police (such as Mukadma, Gawah, Kanoon, Giraftar) entered the Hindi vocabulary primarily due to the influence of which languages from the 12th to 19th century?
Question 4 of 20
The words 'Zaalim', 'Adalat', 'Fakeer', and 'Mukadma' showcase a semantic relationship with justice, harshness, and governance. To which language family do these loanwords primarily belong?
Question 5 of 20
Which of the following is an example of an 'Ardhatatsam' (अर्धतत्सम) or highly common Tadbhav exception that breaks general spelling rules in Hindi?
Question 6 of 20
Assertion (A): 'Kiwad' (किवाड़) is a Tadbhav word while 'Khidki' (खिड़की) is a Deshaj word. Reason (R): 'Kiwad' has a traceable Sanskrit root, whereas 'Khidki' has no original Sanskrit root.
Question 7 of 20
What is the Tadbhav form of 'Shraap' (श्राप)?
Question 8 of 20
Consider the following pairs of Tatsam words and their Tadbhav counterparts: 1. Udwartan : Ubtan 2. Kapat : Kiwad 3. Ikshu : Eekh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Question 9 of 20
Consider the words 'Toliya' (तौलिया) and 'Kainchi' (कैंची). How should these words be classified based on their linguistic assimilation?
Question 10 of 20
Match the Tatsam words (List-I) with their respective Tadbhav transformations highlighting the 'Va' to 'Ba' rule (List-II): List-I 1. Vanik 2. Varsha 3. Vanar List-II A. Bandar B. Barsaat C. Baniya Choose the correct matching code:
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following lists contains words exclusively originating from the English language?
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following classical Tatsam words is structurally reduced, specifically losing its 'rt' consonant cluster, to create the Tadbhav word 'Batti'?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following describes the 'Mukh-Sukh' (Ease of Articulation) principle accurately?
Question 14 of 20
The introduction of words like 'Aloo' (आलू), 'Papita' (पपीता), and 'Kaju' (काजू) into the Indian vocabulary is primarily credited to which foreign power?
Question 15 of 20
Which pair represents a Deshaj word derived strictly from 'Body Parts or Physical States' (शरीर के अंग / अवस्था)?
Question 16 of 20
Which set contains exclusively Tatsam words beginning with the phonetic range from 'ऋ' to 'ज'?
Question 17 of 20
What is the correct grammatical nature of the word 'Gavaiya' (गवैया)?
Question 18 of 20
The etymological connection between 'Chidiya' (चिड़िया) and 'Chatka' (चटका) proves that:
Question 19 of 20
In which of the following options are ALL words Tatsam?
Question 20 of 20