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Ancient Indian Literature: A Journey Through the Classics

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Which of the following is not a major ancient Indian epic poem?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Panchatantra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical and religious text, while the Ramayana and Mahabharata are epic poems.

Who is the author of the Ramayana?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Vyasa

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valmiki is traditionally considered to be the author of the Ramayana.

What is the central theme of the Mahabharata?

  1. The struggle for power between the Pandavas and the Kauravas

  2. The love story of Arjuna and Draupadi

  3. The teachings of Krishna

  4. The journey of the Pandavas to heaven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is primarily about the struggle for power between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Who is the main protagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Sita

  4. Hanuman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama is the main protagonist of the Ramayana.

Which of the following is not a character in the Mahabharata?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Krishna

  3. Draupadi

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravana is a character in the Ramayana, not the Mahabharata.

What is the name of the Pandava prince who is known for his archery skills?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Bhima

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Nakula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is the Pandava prince who is known for his archery skills.

Who is the wife of Arjuna?

  1. Draupadi

  2. Subhadra

  3. Kunti

  4. Gandhari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Draupadi is the wife of Arjuna.

What is the name of the Pandava prince who is known for his strength?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Bhima

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Nakula


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhima is the Pandava prince who is known for his strength.

Who is the eldest Pandava prince?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Bhima

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Nakula


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yudhishthira is the eldest Pandava prince.

Which of the following is not a Pandava prince?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Bhima

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Karna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karna is not a Pandava prince, he is the son of Kunti and Surya.

What is the name of the Kaurava prince who is known for his evil ways?

  1. Duryodhana

  2. Dushasana

  3. Karna

  4. Shakuni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Duryodhana is the Kaurava prince who is known for his evil ways.

Who is the teacher of the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

  1. Drona

  2. Bhishma

  3. Kripa

  4. Ashwatthama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drona is the teacher of the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

What is the name of the battle that takes place between the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

  1. The Battle of Kurukshetra

  2. The Battle of Lanka

  3. The Battle of Ayodhya

  4. The Battle of Hastinapura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Kurukshetra is the battle that takes place between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Who is the author of the Mahabharata?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Vyasa

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vyasa is traditionally considered to be the author of the Mahabharata.

Which of the following is not a major character in the Panchatantra?

  1. The lion

  2. The jackal

  3. The elephant

  4. The monkey


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The monkey is not a major character in the Panchatantra.

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