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Mahabharata: The Great Epic of India

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Who is the author of the Mahabharata?

  1. Vyasa

  2. Valmiki

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the central conflict of the Mahabharata?

  1. The battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas

  2. The conflict between dharma and adharma

  3. The struggle for the throne of Hastinapura

  4. The rivalry between Arjuna and Karna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central conflict of the Mahabharata is the battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, which is fought over the throne of Hastinapura.

Who are the Pandavas?

  1. The five sons of Pandu

  2. The five brothers of Draupadi

  3. The five allies of Krishna

  4. The five disciples of Vyasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pandavas are the five sons of Pandu: Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva.

Who are the Kauravas?

  1. The hundred sons of Dhritarashtra

  2. The hundred brothers of Duryodhana

  3. The hundred allies of Karna

  4. The hundred disciples of Bhishma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kauravas are the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra, the blind king of Hastinapura.

Who is the main protagonist of the Mahabharata?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Yudhishthira

  3. Bhima

  4. Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is the main protagonist of the Mahabharata. He is the third Pandava brother and is known for his skill as an archer.

Who is the main antagonist of the Mahabharata?

  1. Duryodhana

  2. Karna

  3. Bhishma

  4. Drona


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Duryodhana is the main antagonist of the Mahabharata. He is the eldest Kaurava brother and is known for his jealousy and ambition.

What is the name of the battle that is fought at the end of the Mahabharata?

  1. The Battle of Kurukshetra

  2. The Battle of Hastinapura

  3. The Battle of Indraprastha

  4. The Battle of Panipat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Kurukshetra is the name of the battle that is fought at the end of the Mahabharata. It is a 18-day battle that is fought between the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Who is the winner of the Battle of Kurukshetra?

  1. The Pandavas

  2. The Kauravas

  3. Krishna

  4. Arjuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pandavas are the winners of the Battle of Kurukshetra. They defeat the Kauravas and establish their rule over Hastinapura.

What is the moral of the Mahabharata?

  1. Dharma always triumphs over adharma

  2. Good always triumphs over evil

  3. Truth always triumphs over falsehood

  4. Love always triumphs over hate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the Mahabharata is that dharma always triumphs over adharma. This is seen in the victory of the Pandavas over the Kauravas, who represent adharma.

What is the significance of the Mahabharata?

  1. It is the longest epic poem in the world

  2. It is the most important religious text in Hinduism

  3. It is a source of moral and ethical teachings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is the longest epic poem in the world, the most important religious text in Hinduism, and a source of moral and ethical teachings.

Which character in the Mahabharata is known for his wisdom and diplomacy?

  1. Bhishma

  2. Vidura

  3. Krishna

  4. Arjuna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vidura is known for his wisdom and diplomacy. He is the son of Vyasa and a maid, and he is the uncle of the Pandavas and the Kauravas.

Which character in the Mahabharata is known for his strength and courage?

  1. Bhima

  2. Arjuna

  3. Karna

  4. Duryodhana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhima is known for his strength and courage. He is the second Pandava brother and is known for his voracious appetite.

Which character in the Mahabharata is known for his skill as an archer?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Karna

  3. Bhishma

  4. Drona


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is known for his skill as an archer. He is the third Pandava brother and is known for his friendship with Krishna.

Which character in the Mahabharata is known for his devotion to Krishna?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Draupadi

  3. Subhadra

  4. Kunti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is known for his devotion to Krishna. He is the third Pandava brother and is known for his friendship with Krishna.

Which character in the Mahabharata is known for her beauty and intelligence?

  1. Draupadi

  2. Kunti

  3. Subhadra

  4. Gandhari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Draupadi is known for her beauty and intelligence. She is the wife of the Pandavas and is known for her role in the Battle of Kurukshetra.

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