'मुनीश' शब्द का सही संधि-विच्छेद है-

Raj. CHO -2025

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Appeared in: Raj. CHO -2025

Explanation

The correct splitting (संधि-विच्छेद) of the word 'मुनीश' is 'मुनि + ईश'.
This is an example of Dirgha Swara Sandhi (Long Vowel Combination संधि), a type of vowel sandhi in Hindi grammar.
The rule applied here is that when a short vowel 'इ' (i) from the end of the first word meets a long vowel 'ई' (ī) from the beginning of the second word, they combine to form a single long vowel 'ई' (ī).
The word 'मुनि' means sage, and 'ईश' means lord. Therefore, 'मुनीश' means 'the lord of the sages'.

Option A: This option is incorrect because the first word, 'मूनी', is misspelled. The correct base word is 'मुनि', with a short 'i' vowel.
Option C: This option is incorrect because the first word, 'मुनी', is misspelled in the context of splitting the word. While the final combined word contains 'नी', the original base word is 'मुनि'. Sandhi-vichchhed requires using the original, correct spellings of the base words.
Option D: This option translates to 'Unanswered Question'. It is not a grammatical answer but an administrative choice in a test, indicating that the question was skipped.

Visual 1: Chart - A chart illustrating the rules of Dirgha Swara Sandhi in Hindi. It should show the combinations: अ/आ + अ/आ → आ; इ/ई + इ/ई → ई; and उ/ऊ + उ/ऊ → ऊ, each with a clear example like 'देव + आलय = देवालय' and 'मुनि + ईश = मुनीश'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Hindi Grammar: Sandhi Vichchhed (Dirgha Swara Sandhi) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding 'Sandhi' is fundamental for correct spelling, reading, and comprehension in Hindi.
It allows a reader to deconstruct complex words into their meaningful root components, thereby clarifying the word's meaning. For instance, knowing the split of 'मुनीश' reveals its meaning as 'lord of the sages'.
This knowledge helps in avoiding common spelling errors that arise from confusion between short (ह्रस्व) and long (दीर्घ) vowels.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the given word 'मुनीश' and identify the key vowel sound at the junction, which is a long 'ई' (represented by the 'ी' मात्रा).
Recall the rules of Hindi vowel sandhi (स्वर संधि). A long vowel at the junction often points towards Dirgha Sandhi (दीर्घ संधि).
The rule for Dirgha Sandhi is that two similar vowels combine to form the long version of that vowel (e.g., इ + ई = ई).
Attempt to split 'मुनीश' into two meaningful words around the 'नी' sound. The most logical split is 'मुनि' (sage) and 'ईश' (lord).
Verify this split with the sandhi rule. 'मुनि' ends in a short 'इ' and 'ईश' begins with a long 'ई'. The combination (इ + ई) correctly results in a long 'ई', confirming that 'मुनि + ईश' is the correct split.
Evaluate the other options. 'मूनी' and 'मुनी' are incorrect spellings of the base word 'मुनि'. Therefore, options involving them are incorrect.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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