Question

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा शब्द ‘अनु’ उपसर्ग से नहीं बना है?

• A. अन्वेषण
• B. अनुपम
• C. अनुचर
• D. अनुराग

Hint:

Words beginning with “ अनु” are not always true prefixes—always verify root splitting before concluding.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: In Sanskrit and Hindi morphology, a उपसर्ग (prefix) is a meaningful element added before a root word to modify its meaning. The prefix “ अनु” generally conveys meanings such as following, after, or along. To solve this question, each word must be broken down morphologically. Step 1: Analysis of (A) अन्वेषण \[ {\hindifont अनु} + {\hindifont एषण} = {\hindifont अन्वेषण} \] Here, the prefix अनु is clearly present. Step 2: Analysis of (B) अनुपम \[ {\hindifont अन्} + {\hindifont उपम} = {\hindifont अनुपम} \] Here, the prefix is not “ अनु” but “ अन्”, which is a negative prefix meaning “without” or “not”. Hence, this word does NOT contain the prefix अनु. Step 3: Analysis of (C) अनुचर \[ {\hindifont अनु} + {\hindifont चर} = {\hindifont अनुचर} \] Clearly formed using the prefix “ अनु”. Step 4: Analysis of (D) अनुराग \[ {\hindifont अनु} + {\hindifont राग} = {\hindifont अनुराग} \] Also formed using the prefix “ अनु”.

Final conclusion: Only अनुपम is formed using the prefix “ अन्”, not “ अनु”. Therefore, Option (B) is correct.