मेरा नाम गोपाल है' अस्य संस्कृतानुवादः विधेयः

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Option 1, "मम नाम गोपाल:", is the correct translation of the sentence "मेरा नाम गोपाल है" into Sanskrit. Let's break down why this option is correct and why the others are not:

1. **मम नाम गोपाल:**  
   - **Explanation:** In Sanskrit, "मम" means "my," "नाम" means "name," and "गोपाल:" is the proper noun "Gopal" in its nominative form. This option correctly translates the sentence structure from Hindi to Sanskrit, maintaining the possessive pronoun "मेरा" as "मम" and the noun "नाम" as "नाम." The sentence structure is consistent with Sanskrit grammar, where the possessive pronoun precedes the noun it modifies.

2. **अहं नाम गोपालः:**  
   - **Explanation:** "अहं" means "I" in Sanskrit, which does not correctly translate the possessive pronoun "मेरा" (my) from the original Hindi sentence. This option incorrectly uses the first-person pronoun instead of the possessive form, making it an incorrect translation.

3. **मम् नाम गोपालः:**  
   - **Explanation:** While "मम्" is a form of "मम," it is not the standard form used for possessive pronouns in classical Sanskrit. The use of "मम्" instead of "मम" is less common and not typically used in this context, making it an incorrect choice for this translation.

4. **मम नामः गोपालः:**  
   - **Explanation:** This option incorrectly adds the visarga (ः) to "नाम," making it "नामः." In Sanskrit, "नाम" does not take a visarga in this context. The addition of the visarga is unnecessary and grammatically incorrect for the translation of "मेरा नाम गोपाल है."

In conclusion, Option 1, "मम नाम गोपाल:", is the correct translation because it accurately reflects the possessive structure of the original Hindi sentence using appropriate Sanskrit grammar and vocabulary.