Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option: वह _ अलग रहता है। (He lives separately _.)

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

The sentence requires a word to indicate what the subject, 'वह' (he), is separate from.
The Hindi word 'अलग' (separate) is always followed by the postposition 'से' (from) to denote separation.
This usage corresponds to the Apadan Karak (Ablative case) in Hindi grammar.
The option 'मुझसे' is the correct form, as it combines 'मुझ' (the oblique form of 'मैं' - I) with the required postposition 'से'.
Therefore, 'मुझसे' correctly translates to 'from me', completing the sentence meaningfully and grammatically.

Option A: 'तुझे' (to you) is in the dative/accusative case. It indicates something being given to or done to a person, which is the opposite of separation.
Option B: 'तुम' (you) is a nominative pronoun. It lacks the necessary postposition 'से' (from) to show the relationship of separation with the word 'अलग' (separate).
Option C: 'तेरे को' is considered grammatically incorrect in standard written Hindi, although it is common in some spoken dialects. It also represents the dative case, not the ablative case needed for separation.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Hindi Grammar: Use of Postpositions (Karak) with Pronouns as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding Karaks (postpositional cases) is fundamental to constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences in Hindi.
Mistaking one Karak for another (e.g., using a dative 'को' instead of an ablative 'से') completely changes the meaning of a sentence from 'separation from' to 'direction towards'.
What if the sentence intended to say 'He lives with me' instead of 'separate from me'?

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence and identify the key word that governs the blank: 'अलग' (separate).
Recognize that 'अलग' implies separation from something or someone.
Recall the grammatical rule in Hindi for showing separation. The Apadan Karak (Ablative case), marked by the postposition 'से' (from), is used for this purpose.
Examine each option to see which one correctly incorporates the 'से' postposition or its equivalent form.
Option A, 'तुझे', means 'to you'. Option B, 'तुम', means 'you'. Option C, 'तेरे को', is an incorrect form for 'to you'. None of these indicate 'from'.
Option D, 'मुझसे', is a combination of 'मुझ' + 'से', meaning 'from me'. This perfectly fits the grammatical requirement, making it the correct choice.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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