Select suitable ‘prefix’ to form a new word – Pathic

Correct option is D

The correct answer is option (d) – tele
Explanation: The word pathic relates to feeling or suffering. When prefixed with “tele-”, it becomes telepathic, which means relating to communication of thoughts or ideas at a distance without speaking or writing.
Grammar Rule: Prefixes are added at the beginning of root words to change or enhance their meaning.
Grammar Rule (Hindi): Prefix वे उपसर्ग होते हैं जो किसी शब्द के पहले जुड़कर उसका अर्थ बदलते या विस्तृत करते हैं।
Word formed: Telepathic = tele + pathic → related to mental communication over distance
Meanings of all the given options:
(a) Up: Denotes direction or increase.
• Hindi: ऊपर या वृद्धि की दिशा
• Incorrect; doesn’t form a real word with “pathic”.
(b) Pro: Indicates favour or forward.
• Hindi: पक्ष में या आगे की ओर
• “Propathic” is not a standard English word.
(c) Pre: Denotes before.
• Hindi: पहले
• “Prepathic” is not a common or correct word.
(d) Tele: Denotes distance or communication over distance.
• Hindi: दूर या दूरस्थ संचार
• Forms the correct word “telepathic”.