Which of the following is not a Tatsam masculine word?
Verified Answer
A. काष्ठ (Kaashth - wood)
B. जिह्वा (Jihva - tongue)
C. पारद (Paarad - mercury)
D. पक्ष (Paksh - side/wing)
Explanation:
Tatsam words are words of Sanskrit origin used in Hindi without change. 'काष्ठ' (wood), 'पारद' (mercury), and 'पक्ष' (side/wing) are all masculine Tatsam words. However, 'जिह्वा' (tongue) is a feminine Tatsam word. The question asks for the word that is NOT a Tatsam masculine word, making 'जिह्वा' the correct answer as it is feminine.