The suffix in 'Apnapan' (sense of belonging/oneness) is ______.

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

The word 'Apnapan' is formed by combining a root word and a suffix.
The root word is 'Apna' (अपना), which means 'one's own'.
The suffix added to the root word is '-pan' (पन).
The suffix '-pan' is used in Hindi to form abstract nouns that signify a state, quality, or feeling.
Therefore, 'Apna' + '-pan' creates 'Apnapan', meaning the feeling of oneness or belonging.

Option B: 'Apan' is not a suffix in this context. It is a complete word (a pronoun) in some dialects.
Option C: 'Apna' is the root word (or base word) to which the suffix is attached.
Option D: 'Ap' is a pronoun meaning 'you' (formal). It is the base for the word 'Apna' but is not the suffix in 'Apnapan'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identifying suffixes in Hindi grammar as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general language and reasoning skills, which are part of the non-nursing section of nursing entrance exams.
Strong analytical skills are essential for nurses to interpret patient information, understand medical terminology (which often involves prefixes and suffixes), and perform well in competitive examinations.
What if the word was 'Badappan' (greatness/magnanimity)? The same grammatical rule applies: the root word is 'Bada' (big/great), and the suffix is '-pan'.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the given word, 'Apnapan', and understand its meaning, which is a 'sense of belonging' or 'oneness'.
Break the word into its constituent parts. Identify the core part that carries the primary meaning. In this case, it is 'Apna', meaning 'one's own'.
The remaining part of the word, which is added at the end to modify the meaning, is the suffix. Here, '-pan' is added to 'Apna'.
Recall or deduce the function of this suffix. The '-pan' suffix typically creates an abstract noun indicating a state or quality.
Review the options provided and select the one that matches your identified suffix.
Eliminate the other options by identifying their roles: 'Apna' is the root word, and 'Apan' and 'Ap' are incorrect grammatical components in this context.

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