In the sentence 'ऐसा न हो कि कोई आ जाए' (Lest someone comes), the underlined word 'कोई' is a/an -
Verified Answer
A. Reflexive pronoun
B. Compound pronoun
C. Interrogative pronoun
D. Indefinite pronoun
Explanation:
The word 'कोई' in this sentence refers to an unspecified person, indicating uncertainty about who might come. This function is characteristic of an 'अनिश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम' (Indefinite pronoun). Option A (Reflexive pronoun) refers back to the subject. Option B (Compound pronoun) is a broader category not specifically fitting here. Option C (Interrogative pronoun) is used for asking questions. Thus, 'कोई' is an indefinite pronoun.