कौन समास-विग्रह सही नहीं है ?

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Option 3, "पुस्तकालय : पुस्तक और आलय," is identified as the incorrect समास-विग्रह (compound analysis). Let's explore why this is the case and why the other options are correct:

1. **दाल-रोटी : दाल और रोटी**  
   This is a correct समास-विग्रह. "दाल-रोटी" is a द्वंद्व समास (copulative compound) where both components, "दाल" and "रोटी," are equally important and are joined by "और" (and). The compound signifies a combination of both items.

2. **पंचानन : पाँच हैं जिसके आनन (शिव)**  
   This is a correct समास-विग्रह. "पंचानन" is a बहुव्रीहि समास (exocentric compound) where the meaning is not directly derived from the components. It refers to Lord Shiva, who is described as having five faces ("पाँच आनन"). The compound signifies a characteristic of someone.

3. **पुस्तकालय : पुस्तक और आलय**  
   This is the incorrect समास-विग्रह. "पुस्तकालय" is a तत्पुरुष समास (determinative compound) where "पुस्तक" (book) is the primary component and "आलय" (abode) is the secondary component. The correct analysis should be "पुस्तकों का आलय" (abode of books), indicating a place where books are kept, such as a library. The given analysis "पुस्तक और आलय" incorrectly suggests a copulative compound, which it is not.

4. **सुलोचना : सुंदर हैं लोचन जिसके**  
   This is a correct समास-विग्रह. "सुलोचना" is a बहुव्रीहि समास where the meaning is derived from the characteristic of having beautiful eyes ("सुंदर लोचन"). It describes a person who possesses this quality.

In summary, Option 3 is incorrect because it misrepresents the type of compound "पुस्तकालय" is. The correct analysis should reflect its nature as a determinative compound, not a copulative one.