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Question

Which of the following are Halant-Strīlinga words?

A. सरित्
B. महत्
C. परिषद्
D. आशिष्
E. मरुत्

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is
A, C, D only

Understanding Halant-Strīlinga Words

Halant-Strīlinga words in Sanskrit are feminine (Strīlinga) nouns whose stem ends with a consonant (a halant). Identifying these requires checking both the gender and the final sound of the word stem.

Analyzing Sanskrit Word Endings

Let's examine each option:

  • A. सरित् (sarit): This word means 'river'. It is feminine (Strīlinga) and its stem ends with the consonant 'त्' (t). Thus, it is a Halant-Strīlinga word.
  • B. महत् (mahat): This word means 'great'. Its stem ends in the consonant 'त्' (t), but it is typically used as a masculine or neuter adjective/noun. The feminine form is usually 'mahatī'. Therefore, 'mahat' itself is not classified as a Halant-Strīlinga word.
  • C. परिषद् (pariṣad): This word means 'assembly' or 'council'. It is feminine (Strīlinga) and its stem ends with the consonant 'द्' (d). Thus, it is a Halant-Strīlinga word.
  • D. आशिष् (āśiṣ): This word means 'blessing'. It is feminine (Strīlinga) and its stem ends with the consonant 'ष्' (ṣ). Thus, it is a Halant-Strīlinga word.
  • E. मरुत् (marut): This word means 'wind' or 'air'. It is masculine (Purulinga), not feminine, although its stem ends with the consonant 'त्' (t). Since it's not Strīlinga, it's not a Halant-Strīlinga word.

Identifying Correct Halant-Strīlinga Words

Based on the analysis, the words that are both feminine (Strīlinga) and end in a consonant (halant) are:

  • A. सरित्
  • C. परिषद्
  • D. आशिष्

Conclusion on Word Types

The correct combination of Halant-Strīlinga words from the given options is A, C, and D.

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