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Question 1General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh Police is administered under the control of which authority at the state level?

  1. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs directly
  2. The Director General of Police, who reports to the State Government Correct answer.
  3. The Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court
  4. The District Magistrate of Lucknow

Explanation

Police is a State subject under the Constitution, so the Uttar Pradesh Police is headed by the Director General of Police and functions under the State Government's Home Department. The High Court and Union Home Ministry do not command the state police force.

Question 2General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which river is the longest one flowing entirely within the borders of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Ganga Correct answer.
  2. Ghaghara
  3. Yamuna
  4. Betwa

Explanation

The Ganga enters Uttar Pradesh near Bijnor and traverses the state for a very long stretch before leaving for Bihar, making it the longest river within the state. The Yamuna and Ghaghara are also major but their courses within UP are shorter, and the Betwa flows mainly along the border.

Question 3General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 is remembered in Indian history primarily because it brought together which two groups on a common political platform?

  1. The Justice Party and the Hindu Mahasabha
  2. The Moderates and the Extremists within the Congress only
  3. The Congress and the Muslim League Correct answer.
  4. The British Government and the Congress

Explanation

The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League on constitutional demands and separate electorates. It is associated with the city of Lucknow, which gives the pact its name.

Question 4General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In the Constituent Assembly, which committee was chaired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and dealt with fundamental rights?

  1. The Steering Committee
  2. The Union Powers Committee
  3. The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities Correct answer.
  4. The Drafting Committee alone

Explanation

Dr. Ambedkar chaired the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities, which shaped the fundamental rights chapter of the Constitution. The Drafting Committee, also chaired by him, prepared the draft text but the rights-related deliberation belonged to the Advisory Committee.

Question 5General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct full form of the abbreviation 'CCTNS' used in Indian policing?

  1. Central Crime Tracking and Networking System
  2. Criminal Case Transfer and Notification Service
  3. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems Correct answer.
  4. Central Court and Crime Notification System

Explanation

CCTNS stands for Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems, a national project linking police stations for sharing crime data. It supports investigation and citizen services through a common digital platform.

Question 6General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states of India?

  1. Punjab
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Kerala
  4. Rajasthan Correct answer.

Explanation

The Tropic of Cancer crosses eight Indian states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, Mizoram and Gujarat. Kerala, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh lie entirely outside this latitude.

Question 7General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Under the Constitution, the power to constitute new districts within a state lies with which authority?

  1. The Supreme Court
  2. The State Government by executive order Correct answer.
  3. The Governor of the state acting in his discretion
  4. The Parliament alone

Explanation

Creating, abolishing or altering districts is an executive and administrative function of the State Government and is done by notification, not by constitutional amendment. Parliament deals with inter-state boundary changes under Article 3, which is a different matter.

Question 8General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which Mughal emperor shifted the imperial capital from Agra to Delhi and built the Red Fort there?

  1. Akbar
  2. Aurangzeb
  3. Jahangir
  4. Shah Jahan Correct answer.

Explanation

Shah Jahan moved the capital to Delhi and built the Red Fort (Lal Qila) as the palace citadel of Shahjahanabad. Akbar is associated with Fatehpur Sikri and Agra, while Aurangzeb ruled largely from the Deccan campaigns.

Question 9General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India is chaired by which office-holder?

  1. The Cabinet Secretary
  2. The President
  3. The Prime Minister Correct answer.
  4. The Union Home Minister

Explanation

Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Prime Minister chairs the National Disaster Management Authority. The Home Minister is a member, reflecting the authority's apex policy role.

Question 10General Knowledge and Current Affairs

In Uttar Pradesh, the Kumbh Mela is held at which city on the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati?

  1. Nashik
  2. Ujjain
  3. Haridwar
  4. Prayagraj Correct answer.

Explanation

The Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj is held at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik host the other Kumbh Melas on different rivers.

Question 11General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'First Information Report' in Indian criminal procedure?

  1. A charge-sheet filed by the police before the magistrate
  2. A final report submitted after investigation is complete
  3. A report recorded by police on receiving information about a cognizable offence Correct answer.
  4. A statement recorded by a magistrate during trial

Explanation

The FIR is the first information about a cognizable offence recorded by the police, usually under Section 154 of the old CrPC and its equivalent in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. It sets the criminal law in motion and is distinct from a charge-sheet or final report.

Question 12General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Reserve Bank of India regulates monetary policy mainly through which set of instruments?

  1. Repo rate, reverse repo rate, CRR and open market operations Correct answer.
  2. Minimum support prices for crops
  3. Fiscal deficit targets and subsidies
  4. Customs duties and excise rates

Explanation

The RBI uses policy rates such as the repo and reverse repo, reserve requirements like CRR and SLR, and open market operations to manage liquidity and inflation. Fiscal instruments such as taxes and subsidies belong to the government, not the central bank.

Question 13General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a State Finance Commission in each state?

  1. Article 243-I Correct answer.
  2. Article 370
  3. Article 324
  4. Article 356

Explanation

Article 243-I requires every state to constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of panchayats and recommend revenue-sharing measures. Article 356 deals with President's Rule and Article 324 with the Election Commission.

Question 14General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was instituted in which year?

  1. 1954 Correct answer.
  2. 1961
  3. 1947
  4. 1950

Explanation

The Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954, the same year as the Padma awards, and the first recipients included C. Rajagopalachari, C. V. Raman and S. Radhakrishnan. It is not restricted to Indian citizens alone, as the eligibility has been extended to persons of Indian origin.

Question 15General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following hill stations lies in Uttar Pradesh and is known as the 'Queen of the Hills' of the state?

  1. Darjeeling
  2. Nainital Correct answer.
  3. Shimla
  4. Mussoorie

Explanation

Nainital lies in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, which was part of Uttar Pradesh until 2000, and is popularly called the lake district and a premier hill station of the region. The question's historical framing reflects the pre-2000 administrative position.

Question 16General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Zero Hour' in Indian parliamentary proceedings refers to which of the following?

  1. The interval between two sessions of Parliament
  2. The period reserved for the Budget speech
  3. The time fixed for the President's address
  4. The time immediately after Question Hour when members raise urgent matters Correct answer.

Explanation

Zero Hour is the informal device used immediately after Question Hour, when members can raise matters of urgent public importance without prior notice. It is not mentioned in the rules of procedure and evolved as a practice.

Question 17General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the primary function of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?

  1. Registering FIRs for all local property disputes
  2. Providing security to the President of India
  3. Investigating offences relating to terrorism and other specified offences affecting national security Correct answer.
  4. Controlling crowd management during elections

Explanation

The NIA was created after the 2008 Mumbai attacks to investigate and prosecute offences affecting the sovereignty and security of India, especially terrorism-related cases listed in its schedule. State police continue to handle ordinary local crimes.

Question 18General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following pairs of Indian state and its classical dance form is correctly matched?

  1. Assam - Mohiniyattam
  2. Odisha - Bharatanatyam
  3. Kerala - Kathakali Correct answer.
  4. Tamil Nadu - Kathak

Explanation

Kathakali is the classical dance-drama tradition of Kerala, known for elaborate make-up and costumes. Kathak belongs to northern India, Bharatanatyam to Tamil Nadu and Mohiniyattam to Kerala.

Question 19General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Green Revolution' in India is most closely associated with which crop and which scientist?

  1. Rice and M. S. Swaminathan
  2. Cotton and C. Subramaniam
  3. Sugarcane and Verghese Kurien
  4. Wheat and Norman Borlaug Correct answer.

Explanation

The Green Revolution in India is chiefly linked to high-yielding wheat varieties developed by Norman Borlaug, whose work was adapted for Indian conditions. M. S. Swaminathan played a key role in extending the programme, but the classic association of the question with Borlaug and wheat is the standard one.

Question 20General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct description of the 'Doctrine of Lapse' associated with Lord Dalhousie?

  1. A revenue settlement introduced by the British in Bengal
  2. A policy of granting full independence to princely states
  3. A policy under which princely states without a natural heir were annexed by the British Correct answer.
  4. A treaty that fixed the borders of Punjab

Explanation

The Doctrine of Lapse, applied by Lord Dalhousie, allowed the British to annex Indian states where the ruler died without a natural heir, refusing to recognise adopted sons as successors. Satara and Jhansi are often cited as examples of its application.

Question 21General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board is located in which city?

  1. Agra
  2. Kanpur
  3. Varanasi
  4. Lucknow Correct answer.

Explanation

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board operates from Lucknow, the state capital, which also hosts the police headquarters. Recruitment examinations for constable and other posts are conducted from this base.

Question 22General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is correct?

  1. It is a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament
  2. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. It is headed by the Chief Justice of India
  4. It is a constitutional body established under Article 324 Correct answer.

Explanation

The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body created by Article 324 to superintend elections to Parliament, state legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President. It is not a ministry or a statutory creation.

Question 23General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the main purpose of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?

  1. Offering subsidised loans to large industries
  2. Providing free food grains to urban households
  3. Giving pension to retired government employees
  4. Providing guaranteed wage employment for a fixed number of days to rural households Correct answer.

Explanation

MGNREGS guarantees at least 100 days of unskilled wage employment in a financial year to every rural household that demands work. It is a demand-driven social security programme, not a food or industrial subsidy scheme.

Question 24General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Bharat Stage' emission norms in India are primarily aimed at regulating which of the following?

  1. Use of chemical fertilisers in farming
  2. Pollutants from motor vehicles Correct answer.
  3. Discharge of industrial effluents into rivers
  4. Noise from construction sites

Explanation

Bharat Stage norms set limits on pollutants such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and particulate matter emitted by motor vehicles. They are administered as vehicle emission standards, not as industrial or agricultural regulations.

Question 25General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct expansion of the term 'e-Governance' as used in Indian administration?

  1. Use of information and communication technology to deliver government services Correct answer.
  2. Election of governing bodies by electronic voting
  3. Establishment of government offices in every district
  4. Electronic transfer of judicial cases between courts

Explanation

e-Governance refers to the use of information and communication technology to make government services more accessible, transparent and efficient. It is about service delivery through digital platforms rather than about voting or court transfers.

Question 26General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh Police is headed by the Director General of Police. Under the Indian Police Act, 1861, the police force in a state is formally under the general control and direction of which authority?

  1. The Chief Minister
  2. The Union Home Ministry
  3. The State Government Correct answer.
  4. The High Court

Explanation

Section 3 of the Indian Police Act, 1861 provides that the superintendence of the police throughout a general police district vests in and is exercised by the State Government. The Director General of Police exercises command and supervision, but the statutory control rests with the state government. This arrangement reflects the constitutional position that 'police' is a State List subject under Entry 2 of List II.

Question 27General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh Police is organised into zones and ranges for administrative convenience. Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of a range in this structure?

  1. A range is headed by a Constable and reports directly to the Chief Minister.
  2. A range is a single police station covering a rural block.
  3. A range is a wing of the Central Reserve Police Force deployed in the state.
  4. A range is headed by an Additional Director General or Inspector General and supervises several districts. Correct answer.

Explanation

In the UP Police hierarchy, a range is an intermediate supervisory level between the zone and the district. It is commanded by an officer of ADG or IG rank who coordinates the districts placed under it.

Question 28General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct description of the 'Dial 112' service in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. It is an emergency response support system that connects citizens to police, fire and medical help through a single number. Correct answer.
  2. It is a telephone directory service for government offices.
  3. It is a helpline for filing income tax returns.
  4. It is a grievance portal exclusively for retired police personnel.

Explanation

Dial 112 is the pan-India emergency response number, and in Uttar Pradesh it is operated as the UP 112 emergency response system. A single call routes the request to police, fire or ambulance services as needed, with GPS-enabled dispatch of response vehicles.

Question 29General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) conducts recruitment for which of the following posts?

  1. Members of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
  2. Constables and Sub-Inspectors in the Uttar Pradesh Police Correct answer.
  3. Officers of the Indian Administrative Service allotted to Uttar Pradesh
  4. Judges of the Allahabad High Court

Explanation

The UPPRPB is the state body that conducts written examinations and physical tests for recruitment to police posts such as Constable and Sub-Inspector. Higher civil services and judicial posts are filled through other constitutional or central agencies.

Question 30General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following pairs of a Uttar Pradesh city and its well-known industry or craft cluster is correctly matched?

  1. Moradabad – brassware Correct answer.
  2. Firozabad – leather footwear
  3. Kanpur – glass bangles
  4. Agra – sports goods

Explanation

Moradabad is widely known as the brass city of India, with a large cluster of brassware and metal handicraft units. The other pairs mismatch the city with a craft associated with a different place.

Question 31General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following rivers is a tributary of the Yamuna and flows through the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Rapti
  2. Saryu
  3. Betwa Correct answer.
  4. Gomti

Explanation

The Betwa rises in Madhya Pradesh and flows through the Bundelkhand region before joining the Yamuna near Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh. The Gomti, Saryu and Rapti are tributaries of the Ganga system.

Question 32General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh Legislature is bicameral. Which of the following correctly describes its two houses?

  1. Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Correct answer.
  2. Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha
  3. Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha
  4. Legislative Council and Council of Ministers

Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are houses of Parliament, not of the state legislature.

Question 33General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Under the Uttar Pradesh Police Act, 2007, which of the following is a stated duty of a police officer?

  1. To conduct elections to the state legislature
  2. To adjudicate criminal cases and award punishments
  3. To protect the life, liberty and property of the people and to maintain public order Correct answer.
  4. To collect taxes on behalf of the municipal board

Explanation

The UP Police Act, 2007 codifies the duties of the police, including protection of life, liberty and property and maintenance of public order. Adjudication of cases is the function of courts, and tax collection and election conduct belong to other agencies.

Question 34General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'cognizable offence' in Indian criminal procedure?

  1. An offence that is punishable only with a fine
  2. An offence for which a police officer may arrest without a warrant and investigate without a magistrate's order Correct answer.
  3. An offence for which the police must always obtain a magistrate's permission before registering a case
  4. An offence that can only be tried by a sessions court

Explanation

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, a cognizable offence is one in which a police officer may arrest without warrant and may investigate without the order of a magistrate. Non-cognizable offences require a magistrate's order for investigation.

Question 35General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The 'Right to Information' in India is primarily aimed at which of the following?

  1. Promoting transparency and accountability in the working of public authorities Correct answer.
  2. Regulating the functioning of private banks
  3. Providing free legal aid to the poor
  4. Guaranteeing employment to rural households

Explanation

The Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers citizens to seek information from public authorities, thereby promoting transparency and accountability. It does not deal with employment guarantee, legal aid or banking regulation.

Question 36General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct expansion of the term 'CCTNS' used in Indian policing?

  1. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems Correct answer.
  2. Central Crime Tracking and Network System
  3. Centralised Constable Training and Networking Scheme
  4. Criminal Case Trial and Notification System

Explanation

CCTNS stands for Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems, a national project to interconnect police stations and higher offices for sharing crime-related information. It is implemented by the National Crime Records Bureau with state police forces.

Question 37General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh Police has a specialised unit called the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Which of the following best describes its role?

  1. It investigates and prevents terrorist activities and related offences in the state. Correct answer.
  2. It provides security to foreign dignitaries only.
  3. It handles traffic management on state highways.
  4. It conducts recruitment examinations for the state police.

Explanation

The ATS is a specialised wing of the UP Police tasked with intelligence gathering, investigation and prevention of terrorism-related crimes. Traffic management, recruitment and protocol duties are handled by other branches.

Question 38General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following statements about the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is correct?

  1. It is a judicial tribunal that tries criminal cases.
  2. It is a state agency of Uttar Pradesh only.
  3. It is an attached office of the Ministry of Home Affairs that compiles and publishes crime statistics for India. Correct answer.
  4. It is a constitutional body established under Article 324.

Explanation

The NCRB functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is the nodal agency for collecting and publishing crime statistics, including 'Crime in India'. It is not a constitutional body, a state-only agency or a court.

Question 39General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The Uttar Pradesh government has promoted the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme. Which of the following best describes its objective?

  1. To replace traditional crafts with imported goods
  2. To restrict industrial development to the state capital only
  3. To merge all districts into a single administrative unit
  4. To select and promote a signature product or craft of each district to boost local employment and exports Correct answer.

Explanation

ODOP identifies a characteristic product or craft for each district of Uttar Pradesh and supports its production, marketing and export. The aim is to generate local employment and preserve traditional skills rather than to merge districts or restrict industry.

Question 40General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Which of the following is the correct description of the 'Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita' in the context of Indian criminal law?

  1. It is a law regulating the functioning of cooperative banks.
  2. It is a law governing the conduct of elections.
  3. It is a law replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure to govern criminal procedure. Correct answer.
  4. It is a law dealing with the protection of wildlife.

Explanation

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and sets out the procedure for investigation, trial and bail. It does not deal with banking, wildlife or elections.

Question 41General Hindi

'विद्यार्थी' शब्द में कौन-सी संधि है?

  1. विद्या + र्थी
  2. विद्या + अर्थी Correct answer.
  3. विद्या + आर्थी
  4. विद्य + आर्थी

Explanation

विद्यार्थी = विद्या + अर्थी। यहाँ 'आ' और 'अ' के मेल से 'आ' बनता है, जो दीर्घ संधि का लक्षण है। दीर्घ संधि में अ/आ + अ/आ = आ होता है।

Question 42General Hindi

'निराशा' शब्द में उपसर्ग और मूल शब्द का सही विभाजन कौन-सा है?

  1. नि + रा + शा
  2. निर् + आशा Correct answer.
  3. नि + राशा
  4. निरा + शा

Explanation

'निराशा' में 'निर्' उपसर्ग है और 'आशा' मूल शब्द है। 'निर्' उपसर्ग निषेध या अभाव का भाव देता है, जैसे निर्बल, निर्दोष। इसलिए विभाजन 'निर् + आशा' ही सही है।

Question 43General Hindi

'जो सब कुछ जानता है' के लिए एक शब्द कौन-सा है?

  1. सर्वज्ञ Correct answer.
  2. विज्ञ
  3. बहुज्ञ
  4. अल्पज्ञ

Explanation

'सर्वज्ञ' का अर्थ है सब कुछ जानने वाला - सर्व + ज्ञ। यह एक शब्द में पूरे वाक्यांश का अर्थ देता है। 'विज्ञ' का अर्थ जानकार होता है, पर 'सब कुछ' का भाव नहीं देता।

Question 44General Hindi

'कलम' शब्द का लिंग क्या है?

  1. नपुंसकलिंग
  2. उभयलिंग
  3. स्त्रीलिंग Correct answer.
  4. पुल्लिंग

Explanation

हिंदी में 'कलम' स्त्रीलिंग शब्द है, इसलिए 'कलम खराब हो गई' कहा जाता है। जिन शब्दों के साथ 'गई', 'लिखी' जैसी स्त्रीलिंग क्रिया आती है, वे स्त्रीलिंग होते हैं।

Question 45General Hindi

'राम ने मोहन को पत्र लिखा' - इस वाक्य में कर्म कौन-सा है?

  1. लिखा
  2. राम
  3. मोहन
  4. पत्र Correct answer.

Explanation

क्रिया 'लिखा' का फल जिस पर पड़ता है, वह कर्म होता है। यहाँ पत्र लिखा गया, इसलिए 'पत्र' कर्म है। 'मोहन' को कर्म नहीं, संप्रदान कारक कहा जाएगा।

Question 46General Hindi

'सूर्य' का पर्यायवाची शब्द कौन-सा है?

  1. दीपक
  2. दिवाकर Correct answer.
  3. दिशा
  4. दिवस

Explanation

'दिवाकर' का अर्थ है दिन बनाने वाला, अर्थात् सूर्य। यह सूर्य का मान्य पर्यायवाची है, जैसे रवि, भानु, आदित्य।

Question 47General Hindi

'अंधकार' शब्द का विलोम कौन-सा है?

  1. प्रकाश Correct answer.
  2. धुंध
  3. रात
  4. छाया

Explanation

विलोम शब्द वे होते हैं जिनके अर्थ एक-दूसरे के विपरीत हों। 'अंधकार' का अर्थ है प्रकाश का अभाव, इसलिए इसका विलोम 'प्रकाश' है।

Question 48General Hindi

'महोत्सव' शब्द में कौन-सी संधि है?

  1. वृद्धि संधि
  2. अयादि संधि
  3. यण संधि
  4. गुण संधि Correct answer.

Explanation

महोत्सव = महा + उत्सव। यहाँ 'आ' और 'उ' मिलकर 'ओ' बनते हैं, जो गुण संधि का नियम है (अ/आ + उ/ऊ = ओ)।

Question 49General Hindi

'यथाशक्ति' में कौन-सा समास है?

  1. बहुव्रीहि
  2. तत्पुरुष
  3. द्वंद्व
  4. अव्ययीभाव Correct answer.

Explanation

'यथाशक्ति' का अर्थ है शक्ति के अनुसार, और इसमें पहला पद 'यथा' अव्यय है। अव्यय पूर्वपद वाला समास अव्ययीभाव होता है, जो पूरा पद अव्यय बना देता है।

Question 50General Hindi

'कर्तव्य' शब्द में कौन-सा प्रत्यय है?

  1. तव्य Correct answer.
  2. य
  3. व्य
  4. अव्य

Explanation

'कर्तव्य' = कृ + तव्य। संस्कृत से आए हिंदी शब्दों में 'तव्य' प्रत्यय योग्यता या चाहिए के भाव में जुड़ता है, जैसे कर्तव्य, गंतव्य।