Which compound is present in Chaumasa?

Question

Which compound is present in Chaumasa?

1. A. Avyayibhav
2. B. Dvandva
3. C. Dvigu (Correct answer)
4. D. Bahuvrihi

Correct Answer

Option C — Dvigu

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Dvigu.

Key Points

• "Chaumasa" (चौमासा = four months/rainy season) is a Dvigu Samasa — a type of Tatpurusha compound in which the first member is a numeral (Chau = four) and the compound denotes a period of time.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

चौमासा समस्त पद में कौन सा समास है?

1. A. अव्ययीभाव
2. B. द्वंद्व
3. C. द्विगु
4. D. बहुव्रीहि