In the following question, from the four options, select the correct option that is a word formed with a suffix.

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The word 'Prashansak' (प्रशंसक) is formed by adding the suffix '-ak' (क) to the root word 'Prashansa' (प्रशंसा), which means praise.
A suffix (Pratyay in Hindi) is a morpheme added to the end of a word to create a new word or alter its grammatical function.
In this instance, the suffix '-ak' functions as an agentive suffix, transforming the abstract noun 'praise' into a noun for a person, 'admirer' (one who praises).

Option A: This word, 'Dudhari' (two-edged), is formed using the prefix 'Du-' (meaning two), not a suffix.
Option B: The word 'Prabhav' (effect) is formed by adding the prefix 'Pra-' to the root word 'bhav'.
Option C: The word 'Apavad' (exception) is formed by adding the prefix 'Apa-' to the root word 'vad'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification of words formed with suffixes in Hindi grammar (Pratyay) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding prefixes and suffixes is fundamental to vocabulary building and comprehension in many languages, including Hindi and English.
This knowledge helps in deducing the meaning of unfamiliar words by breaking them down into their core components (root, prefix, suffix).
This skill is crucial for nursing students as medical terminology heavily relies on Latin and Greek prefixes and suffixes (e.g., 'hyper-' in hypertension, '-itis' in appendicitis).

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question's core task: identify the word formed with a suffix (Pratyay).
Recall the definitions: a suffix is added to the end of a word, and a prefix is added to the beginning.
Analyze each option by attempting to break it down into a root word and an added part.
For 'Dudhari', 'Prabhav', and 'Apavad', notice the parts 'Du-', 'Pra-', and 'Apa-' are at the beginning. These are prefixes.
For 'Prashansak', break it into 'Prashansa' (praise) and '-ak' at the end. This identifies '-ak' as the suffix.
Conclude that 'Prashansak' is the only word in the list formed with a suffix, making it the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Identification of words formed with suffixes in Hindi grammar (Pratyay).
Stem keywords: word formed, suffix, Hindi grammar
Lead-in keywords: select the correct option

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