CTET PAPER I 2021 · PYQ · Hindi Grammar / Sandhi · easy
The Sandhi-Vichchhed (segmentation) of 'Bhrashtachar' (भ्रष्टाचार) is –
A.Bhrashta + Char (भ्रष्टा + चार)
B.Bhrasht + Char (भ्रष्ट + चार)
C.Bhrasht + Achar (भ्रष्ट + आचार)✓ Correct
D.Bhrasht + Achar (भ्रष्ट + अचार)
Explanation
The word 'Bhrashtachar' (भ्रष्टाचार) is formed by joining 'Bhrasht' (भ्रष्ट meaning corrupt) and 'Achar' (आचार meaning conduct). This is a Deergh Sandhi where अ + आ combines to form आ. So the correct breakdown is भ्रष्ट + आचार. The other options either misrepresent the components or use incorrect spellings.
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