Question

Devanagari organizes the consonant graphemes as shown in the image. What is the parameter by which the following two rows differ? 

• A. Voicing
• B. Manner of articulation
• C. Place of articulation
• D. Aspiration

Hint:

In Devanagari consonant charts, each row represents a different place of articulation, while each column shows contrasts in voicing and aspiration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Observe Row 1 (velar series).
Sounds are articulated at the velum (back of the tongue against the soft palate).
Examples: /k/, /g/, /ŋ/.

Step 2: Observe Row 2 (bilabial series).
Sounds are articulated with both lips.
Examples: /p/, /b/, /m/.

Step 3: Compare parameters.
- Voicing: Both rows contain voiced and voiceless consonants.
- Aspiration: Both rows include aspirated and unaspirated sounds.
- Manner of articulation: Both rows include stops and a nasal.
- Place of articulation: Row 1 is velar, Row 2 is bilabial.
Thus, the difference is place of articulation.
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