What is the 'Tadbhav' (derived) word for 'चर्म' (skin)?

Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024

Explanation

The word 'चमड़ा' (leather/skin) is the Tadbhav, or derived form, of the Sanskrit word 'चर्म' (Charma).
Tadbhav words are those that originated from Sanskrit but have evolved in pronunciation and form over time to become part of the Hindi language.
The transformation from 'Charma' to 'Chamda' follows a common phonetic shift pattern in the evolution of Hindi from Sanskrit.

Option A: The word 'चुना' (chosen) is a verb form. If considered as the noun 'चूना' (lime), its Tatsam (Sanskrit) origin is 'चूर्ण' (Choorna), not 'चर्म'.
Option B: The word 'चना' (chickpea) is the Tadbhav form of the Sanskrit word 'चणक' (Chanak).
Option D: The word 'चंदा' (moon) is a Tadbhav form of the Sanskrit word 'चन्द्र' (Chandra).

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Distinguishing between Tatsam (Sanskrit) and Tadbhav (derived Hindi) words as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding Tatsam and Tadbhav words is fundamental to mastering Hindi vocabulary and grammar, which is often part of the general knowledge section in nursing and other competitive exams in India.
This knowledge helps in recognizing the roots of words, improving comprehension and communication skills.
What if? If the question asked for the Tatsam word for 'leather', the answer would be 'चर्म', as it is the original Sanskrit word.

How to Approach the Question

First, understand the question. It asks for the 'Tadbhav' (derived) form of the word 'चर्म'.
Recall the definitions: 'Tatsam' words are direct Sanskrit words, and 'Tadbhav' words are derived from Sanskrit with modifications.
Analyze the given word 'चर्म' (Charma). It is a pure Sanskrit word, meaning it's a Tatsam word.
Evaluate each option to find the one that is a phonetic and semantic derivative of 'चर्म'.
The word 'चमड़ा' (Chamda) is phonetically similar to 'चर्म' and carries the related meaning of 'leather' or 'skin'.
The other options derive from different Sanskrit words ('चणक', 'चन्द्र', 'चूर्ण'), making them incorrect for this question.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Distinguishing between Tatsam (Sanskrit) and Tadbhav (derived Hindi) words.
Stem keywords: Tadbhav, चर्म, skin
Lead-in keywords: What is
Negative lead-in flag: false

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