Q1: MPPSC Mains 2021 2021 Mains-V: Mains Question

(1.1) Write the types of Anusvār and Antaḥstha consonants.

(1.2) Explain the difference between ‘Śabda-alankar’ and ‘Artha-alankar’.

(1.3) Differentiate between Karmadhāraya and Bahuvrīhi compounds.

(1.4) Describe the difference between Sandhi and Samāsa.

(1.5) How many kinds of vowel-sandhi are there? State their names.

(1.6) Explain the ‘Samanya Tatpuruṣa’ compound with an example.

(1.7) For the following Hindi words, write those forms which are identical to Sanskrit – आम्रक, मृत्तिका, ईंट, करतल, कोठी, खाँसी, गेहुँ, गौना, छकड़ा, जठा, दियासलाई, बैल, भानजा, सारस, हल्दी ।

(1.8) Write the antonyms of the following words – असभ्य, अनुनासिक, अभियुक्त, आई, उन्मत्त, नत्र, कृश, गौरव, नवरस, निर्बन्ध, न्यायालय, भेड़ा, प्रतीक, छल, घूर्ण ।

(1.9) Write synonyms for the following words – अन्वय, अक्षर, अन्वेषण, आभूषण, इन्द्रियज, उत्खनन, और, कस्तूरी, टिड्डी, गणमान्य, तस्कर, परायण, मण्डल, प्रासाद, सैनानी ।

(1.10) What is the difference between Ardha-virām and Anta-virām?

(1.11) In which situations are quotation marks (Avtaraṇ Chihn) used?

(1.12) State the characteristics of words belonging to ‘Prayojan-pramukh’ (functional) language.

(1.13) What should be done for ‘Drishyāṅkan’ (visual presentation)?

(1.14) What are the main essentials of abridgement/ summarisation (Saṅkṣepīkaraṇ)?

(1.15) Explain Dīrgha Sandhi with suitable examples.

(1.16) Clarify the basis of ‘one word for many words’.

(1.17) Why is the Visarga-lopa-lakṣaṇa mark used? Give examples.

(1.18) While adopting standard vocabulary in simplified form, explain issues related to standardisation of Hindi.

(1.19) Is disciplined word-usage based on rules of Sandhi and Samāsa possible in place of attractive topics? If yes, explain with three examples each related to Sandhi and Samāsa.

(1.20) What is meant by a proverb (Lokokti)? Why is it needed? Write one proverb.