The Mahabharata

Description: The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. It is traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa, and is a central text of Hinduism. The Mahabharata is an epic poem consisting of 24,000 verses, arranged in 18 parvas (books). It is the longest epic poem ever written.
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Who is the author of the Mahabharata?

  1. Vyasa

  2. Valmiki

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is traditionally attributed to the sage Vyasa.

What is the central theme of the Mahabharata?

  1. The battle between good and evil

  2. The importance of dharma

  3. The power of love

  4. The futility of war


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is a story of the battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, who are cousins. The Pandavas represent good, while the Kauravas represent evil.

Who are the main characters of the Mahabharata?

  1. The Pandavas and the Kauravas

  2. Krishna and Arjuna

  3. Draupadi and Subhadra

  4. Bhishma and Drona


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pandavas and the Kauravas are the two main families in the Mahabharata. The Pandavas are the five sons of Pandu, while the Kauravas are the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra.

What is the name of the battlefield where the Kurukshetra War takes place?

  1. Kurukshetra

  2. Hastinapura

  3. Indraprastha

  4. Dwarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kurukshetra War takes place on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, which is located in present-day Haryana.

Who is the divine charioteer of Arjuna?

  1. Krishna

  2. Arjuna

  3. Bhishma

  4. Drona


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishna is the divine charioteer of Arjuna during the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the conch shell that Arjuna blows before the start of the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Devadatta

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Gandiva

  4. Sudarshana Chakra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arjuna blows the conch shell Panchajanya before the start of the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the bow that Arjuna uses in the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Gandiva

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna uses the bow Gandiva in the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the mace that Bhima uses in the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Gada

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhima uses the mace Gada in the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the sword that Karna uses in the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Vasavi Shakti

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karna uses the sword Vasavi Shakti in the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the chariot that Arjuna and Krishna ride in the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Nandighosha

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna and Krishna ride in the chariot Nandighosha in the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the demon that Bhima kills in the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Hidimba

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhima kills the demon Hidimba in the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the sage who gives Arjuna the divine weapon Gandiva?

  1. Agastya

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sage Agastya gives Arjuna the divine weapon Gandiva.

What is the name of the city that the Pandavas build after the Kurukshetra War?

  1. Indraprastha

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pandavas build the city of Indraprastha after the Kurukshetra War.

What is the name of the Pandava who is known for his wisdom and diplomacy?

  1. Yudhishthira

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yudhishthira is the Pandava who is known for his wisdom and diplomacy.

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

  1. Bhima

  2. Panchajanya

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Kaumodaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhima is the Pandava who is known for his strength and courage.

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