The Tadbhava form of 'Kapartika' (कपर्टीका) is.

Appeared in: UPPSC-2021

Explanation

The question asks for the Tadbhava (evolved Hindi) form of the Tatsama (original Sanskrit) word 'Kapartika'.
Tadbhava words are Sanskrit words that have changed over time as they became part of the common Hindi language.
The word 'Kapartika' (or 'Kapardika') from Sanskrit, which means a cowrie shell, evolved into the Hindi word 'Kaudi'.
Therefore, 'Kaudi' is the correct Tadbhava form.

Option B: The word 'Kapati' is not a recognized Tadbhava form of 'Kapartika'. It does not follow a standard linguistic evolutionary path from the given Sanskrit word.
Option C: Similar to 'Kapati', the word 'Kaveeti' has no established etymological connection to 'Kapartika' and is not its Tadbhava form.
Option D: This is a common distractor. 'Kapada' (cloth) is a Tadbhava word, but it originates from a different Sanskrit word, 'Karpat' (कर्पट), not 'Kapartika'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Tatsama and Tadbhava words in Hindi grammar as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general knowledge in Hindi grammar, which is a component of the non-nursing section in many nursing recruitment examinations.
A strong grasp of general subjects like language and reasoning is essential for achieving a high overall score in competitive exams.
What if the question asked for the Tatsama form of 'Kaudi'? The answer would be 'Kapartika' or 'Kapardika', demonstrating the reverse relationship.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question's core requirement. It asks for the 'Tadbhava' form of the word 'Kapartika'.
Recall the definitions: 'Tatsama' words are direct Sanskrit borrowings, while 'Tadbhava' words are evolved forms.
Analyze the given word 'Kapartika'. This is a Sanskrit (Tatsama) word.
Evaluate each option to see which one is the most likely evolved Hindi form.
Option A, 'Kaudi', is the known Tadbhava for 'Kapartika' (cowrie shell).
Option D, 'Kapada', is also a Tadbhava word, but for 'Karpat' (cloth). This is a key distinction to make.

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