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Quiz about Mahabharata  The Great Indian Epic
Quiz about Mahabharata  The Great Indian Epic

Mahabharata : The Great Indian Epic Quiz


The greatest epic of India without a doubt is the Mahabharata. This quiz deals with all the important character relating to the Mahabharata.

A multiple-choice quiz by sushgr8. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sushgr8
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
223,512
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4664
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (5/10), Guest 183 (8/10), Guest 81 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who recited the Mahabharata? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What does the word Bheeshma mean? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Where did Drona go when he was insulted by Drupada? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of Eklavya's father? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who presented the bow "Gandiva" to Arjuna? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. To whom does Yudhisthira offer the first worship at the time of the Rajasuya Yagna? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the name of Drona's father? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What was the yagna performed by Yudhishthira after the battle of Kurukshetra? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Mother of Yuyutsu was Gandhari. True or False?


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the real name of Mahabharat? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who recited the Mahabharata?

Answer: Ved Vyasa

Hope you didn't guess Ganesh. In fact, Ganesh agreed to write the Mahabharata on the condition that Vyasa would recite the Mahabharata without a break.
2. What does the word Bheeshma mean?

Answer: A man of a terrible oath

When Bheeshma took the vow to remain a bachelor throughout his life, the gods showered flowers on him, while uttering the word "Bheeshma."
3. Where did Drona go when he was insulted by Drupada?

Answer: Hastinapura

Drona took revenge by taking the help of Arjun who defeated Drupada in a battle.
4. What was the name of Eklavya's father?

Answer: Hiranyadhanu

Hiranyadhanu was the king of Nishada.
5. Who presented the bow "Gandiva" to Arjuna?

Answer: Varuna

Agni made the bow and then requested the wise and old Varuna to give the Gandiva bow to Arjuna.
6. To whom does Yudhisthira offer the first worship at the time of the Rajasuya Yagna?

Answer: Krishna

Shishupala opposes this decision of Yudhisthira and insults Krishna. This results in the death of Shishupala by Krishna.
7. What was the name of Drona's father?

Answer: Bhardhwaja

Bharadhwaja is also Drona's guru (teacher).
8. What was the yagna performed by Yudhishthira after the battle of Kurukshetra?

Answer: Ashwamedha

Kings of ancient India used to perform this yagna in order to get absolved of all sins. Victory cards would be fixed on the head of the horse, after which it would be allowed to roam about freely. If anybody dared to tie it up or stop it, the king who had let loose the horse was supposed to go and defeat him in battle and bring back the horse.
9. The Mother of Yuyutsu was Gandhari. True or False?

Answer: False

Yuytsu was the son of Dhritharastra through a maid servant.
10. What was the real name of Mahabharat?

Answer: Jaya

It was said of the Mahabharata, "What is here may be found elsewhere too, but what is not here cannot be found anywhere."
Source: Author sushgr8

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