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DSSSB 13 August 2024
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For the given dictionary, which of the following will be a single word – 'That which seems difficult to cross the path'

Appeared in: DSSSB 13 August 2024

Explanation

  • Durgam is the correct term for something that is difficult to cross or access.
  • The word is derived from the Sanskrit roots 'Dur-' meaning 'difficult' and '-gam' meaning 'to go' or 'path'.
  • Therefore, 'Durgam' literally translates to a path or place that is difficult to traverse.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: This word means 'rare' or 'difficult to obtain'. The root '-labh' means 'to get', which does not relate to the concept of crossing a path.
  • Option B: This word means 'insurmountable' or 'difficult to leap over'. While related to crossing, it usually refers to a boundary or a single large obstacle rather than a path or journey.
  • Option D: This word means 'weak' or 'lacking strength'. The root '-bal' means 'strength'. It describes a quality of a person or thing, not a path.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain One-word substitution based on Sanskrit/Hindi etymology as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Understanding prefixes and root words is a fundamental skill for interpreting medical terminology, which is largely based on Greek and Latin roots.
  • The Sanskrit prefix 'Dur-' (difficult/bad) is analogous to the Greek prefix 'Dys-' used in many medical terms like 'dyspnea' (difficult breathing), 'dysphagia' (difficult swallowing), and 'dystocia' (difficult labor).
  • What if the term was 'Sugam'? The prefix 'Su-' means 'easy' or 'good'. 'Sugam' would mean 'easy to access or cross', the direct antonym of 'Durgam'. This reinforces the concept of how prefixes change word meanings.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the core meaning requested in the question: 'difficult to cross the path'.
  • Analyze the common prefix in all options. Recognize that 'Dur-' consistently means 'difficult' or 'bad'.
  • The deciding factor will be the root word. Focus on finding the root that relates to 'path' or 'crossing'.
  • Break down the roots: '-gam' relates to 'gaman' (going, path); '-labh' relates to 'getting'; '-langhya' relates to 'leaping'; '-bal' relates to 'strength'.
  • Conclude that '-gam' is the most direct match for 'path', making 'Durgam' the correct choice.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: One-word substitution based on Sanskrit/Hindi etymology.
  • Stem keywords: one word, difficult to cross, path
  • Lead-in keywords: which of the following

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 3565-3567

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 15336-15338

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