In the following question, from the four alternatives, select the one which is formed with a prefix.

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The word 'प्रवास' (Pravas) is formed by adding the prefix 'प्र' (Pra) to the root word 'वास' (Vas), which means 'residence' or 'dwelling'.
A prefix, or 'उपसर्ग' (Upsarg) in Hindi, is an affix placed before a word's root to modify its meaning.
In this case, the prefix 'प्र' (Pra) alters the meaning of 'वास' (residence) to 'प्रवास' (migration or living abroad).

Option A: The word 'शिष्या' (Shishya) is formed by adding the suffix 'आ' (a) to the root word 'शिष्य' (Shishya - male disciple). This suffix changes the gender to feminine.
Option B: The word 'तीसरा' (Teesra) is an ordinal number derived from the cardinal number 'तीन' (teen - three) by adding the suffix 'सरा' (sara). It is not formed with a prefix.
Option D: The word 'मालिन' (Malin) is formed by adding the suffix 'इन' (in) to the root word 'माली' (Mali - male gardener) to create the feminine form. It uses a suffix, not a prefix.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identifying words formed with a prefix (उपसर्ग) in Hindi grammar as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests Hindi grammar, which is a non-clinical subject. However, strong language skills are essential for effective communication in any profession.
Understanding how words are constructed (morphology) through prefixes and suffixes enhances vocabulary and reading comprehension.
This skill is crucial for nurses to accurately understand medical terminology, which often uses Latin or Greek prefixes and suffixes (e.g., 'hyper-' meaning high, '-itis' meaning inflammation).

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the core task: identify the word formed with a 'prefix' (उपसर्ग), which is a part added to the beginning of a word.
Examine each option by breaking it down into a potential root word and an added part (affix).
Analyze 'शिष्या': The root is 'शिष्य' (disciple) and 'आ' is added at the end. This is a suffix.
Analyze 'तीसरा': The root is related to 'तीन' (three) and 'सरा' is added at the end. This is a suffix.
Analyze 'प्रवास': The root is 'वास' (residence) and 'प्र' is added at the beginning. This is a prefix.
Analyze 'मालिन': The root is 'माली' (gardener) and 'इन' is added at the end. This is a suffix.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Identifying words formed with a prefix (उपसर्ग) in Hindi grammar.
Stem keywords: prefix, formed with a prefix, Hindi grammar
Lead-in keywords: select the one
Negative lead-in flag: false

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