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Which of the following is an alternative polysemous meaning (अनेकार्थी शब्द) of 'नाग'?

  1. A
    रथ (Chariot)
  2. B
    पारा (Mercury)
  3. C
    हाथी (Elephant)
  4. D
    मोक्ष (Salvation)

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The word 'नाग' has multiple definitions in traditional Hindi/Sanskrit lexicons. Besides meaning a serpent/cobra, 'नाग' also means an हाथी (Elephant), a cloud, or a mountain. Therefore, option C is correct.

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Which of the following is an alternative polysemous meaning (अनेकार्थी शब्द) of 'नाग'?
A
रथ (Chariot)
B
पारा (Mercury)
C
हाथी (Elephant)
D
मोक्ष (Salvation)

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