Hindi Grammar: Word Formation and Types
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Which grammatical category is NOT directly associated with modifying nouns?

  • loZuke (Pronoun)
  • fo’ks"k.k (Adjective)
  • fØ;k fo’ks"k.k (Adverb) (correct)
  • ijlxZ (Postposition)

Which of the following processes is most relevant to forming compound words in Hindi?

  • izR;; (Suffixation)
  • lfU/k (Combining sounds/letters) (correct)
  • milxZ (Prefixation)
  • okD; jpuk (Sentence construction)

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be tested under the section of 'okD; ’kqf) (sentence purification)?

  • Incorrect application of विराम चिह्नों (punctuation marks).
  • Inappropriate use of idioms or proverbs.
  • Errors in identifying तत्सम (Sanskrit-derived) words. (correct)
  • Misuse of appropriate vocabulary.

Given the options, which involves understanding the contextual and subtle differences between near synonyms?

<p>lekukFkhZ ’kCnksa dk foosd (Discernment of Synonyms) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a legal document uses complex terminology, which area of the syllabus would assist in understanding it?

<p>ikfjHkkf&quot;kd 'kCnkoyh (Technical Terminology) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sentence uses an अव्यय (indeclinable word) incorrectly. Which category of '’kCn izdkj' (types of words) would this error fall under?

<p>vO;; (Indeclinable) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A candidate struggles to differentiate between words like ‘कर्म’ (karma) and ‘क्रम’ (kram). Which section of the syllabus needs more focus?

<p>leJqr fHkUukFkZd ’kCn (Homophones) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In assessing the correct usage of tense and aspect in a sentence, which grammatical category is MOST relevant?

<p>dkQ (Tense) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sandhi ( संधि )

Combining two words or word elements to form a new word.

Sandhi Viched ( संधि विच्छेद )

Breaking a combined word back into its original components.

Samas ( समास )

A compound word formed by combining two or more words.

Upsarg ( उपसर्ग )

A prefix added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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Pratyay ( प्रत्यय )

A suffix added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Tatsam ( तत्सम )

Words borrowed from Sanskrit in their original form.

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Tadbhav ( तद्भव )

Words derived from Sanskrit but slightly altered.

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Deshaj ( देशज )

Words of local or regional origin.

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Study Notes

Hindi Paper-I Syllabus

  • The syllabus is for the Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Examination-2021.

Shabd Rachna (Word Formation)

  • Includes Sandhi (joining of words) and Sandhi Vichchhed (splitting of words), Samas (compounding), Upsarg (prefixes), and Pratyay (suffixes).

Shabd Prakar (Types of Words)

  • Tatsam (Sanskrit origin), Ardh Tatsam (partially Sanskrit), Tadbhav (derived from Sanskrit), Deshaj (native), and Videshi (foreign) words included.
  • Also includes Sangya (noun), Sarvanam (pronoun), Visheshan (adjective), Kriya (verb), Avyay (indeclinable), Kriya Visheshan (adverb), Sambandh Suchak (preposition), Vismaybodhak (interjection), and Nipat (particles).

Shabd Gyan (Word Knowledge)

  • Includes Paryayvachi (synonyms), Vilom (antonyms), understanding the meanings of Shabd Yugm (word pairs).
  • Also includes words for phrases, Samshrut Bhinnarthak Shabd (homophones), discrimination of Samanarthi Shabdo (similar words), Upryukt Shabd Chayan (correct word selection) and Sambandhvachi Shabdauli (related vocabulary).

Other Topics

  • Shabd Shuddhi (word purification), Vakya Rachna (sentence construction), Vakya Shuddhi (sentence purification), and Viraam Chihno ka Prayog (use of punctuation marks) included.
  • Also includes Muhavare/Lokoktiyan (idioms/proverbs) and Paribhashik Shabdaooli (technical vocabulary): administrative, legal (specifically).

Vyakaranik Kotiyaan (Grammatical Categories)

  • Includes Parasarg (postpositions), Ling (gender), Vachan (number), Purush (person), Kaal (tense), Vritti (mood), Paksh (aspect), and Vachya (voice).

Exam Pattern

  • The maximum marks for the exam are 200.
  • The duration of the paper is 2 hours.
  • There will be a total of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying equal marks.
  • There is negative marking; 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

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This lesson covers Hindi grammar for the Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander Competitive Examination-2021. It includes word formation (Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg, Pratyay), word types (Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Videshi), and parts of speech (noun, pronoun, adjective, verb). Also included is word knowledge (synonyms, antonyms, word pairs).

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