Itihasas: Epic Narratives

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Which of the following is considered the longest epic poem in the world?

  1. The Iliad

  2. The Odyssey

  3. The Mahabharata

  4. The Ramayana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mahabharata, with over 100,000 verses, is the longest epic poem in the world.

Who is the central figure in the Mahabharata?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Krishna

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Bhishma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is the central figure in the Mahabharata, known for his skill as an archer and his devotion to Krishna.

Which of the following is the central theme of the Ramayana?

  1. Love and devotion

  2. War and conflict

  3. Revenge and justice

  4. Power and ambition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana revolves around the love and devotion of Rama and Sita, and their struggle against the evil king Ravana.

Who is the author of the Mahabharata?

  1. Vyasa

  2. Valmiki

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyasa is traditionally considered the author of the Mahabharata.

Which of the following is the central conflict in the Mahabharata?

  1. The Kurukshetra War

  2. The conflict between the Pandavas and the Kauravas

  3. The conflict between Arjuna and Krishna

  4. The conflict between Bhishma and Drona


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The central conflict in the Mahabharata is the conflict between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, which culminates in the Kurukshetra War.

Who is the antagonist in the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Indrajit

  4. Vibhishana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana is the antagonist in the Ramayana, the demon king who abducts Sita and wages war against Rama.

Which of the following is the name of Rama's wife?

  1. Sita

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

  4. Shatrughna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sita is the name of Rama's wife, who is known for her devotion and purity.

What is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spend their exile?

  1. Dandaka Forest

  2. Chitrakoota Forest

  3. Panchavati Forest

  4. Kishkindha Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spend their exile in the Dandaka Forest.

Which of the following is the name of the monkey king who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Bali

  4. Angada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is the monkey king who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita.

What is the name of the weapon that Rama uses to kill Ravana?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Trishula

  4. Vaishnavastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama uses the Brahmastra, a powerful weapon, to kill Ravana.

Which of the following is the name of the city where the Pandavas build their kingdom after the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Indraprastha

  2. Hastinapura

  3. Dwarka

  4. Ayodhya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pandavas build their kingdom in Indraprastha after the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the character who is known for his wisdom and righteousness in the Mahabharata?

  1. Yudhishthira

  2. Bhishma

  3. Drona

  4. Vidura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yudhishthira is known for his wisdom and righteousness in the Mahabharata.

Which of the following is the name of the character who is known for his skill with the mace in the Mahabharata?

  1. Bhima

  2. Arjuna

  3. Nakula

  4. Sahadeva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhima is known for his skill with the mace in the Mahabharata.

What is the name of the character who is known for his archery skills in the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

  4. Shatrughna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama is known for his archery skills in the Ramayana.

Which of the following is the name of the character who is known for his devotion to Rama in the Ramayana?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is known for his devotion to Rama in the Ramayana.

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