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51 Who was the son of Arjun's grandson, Parikshit?
Answer: Janamjaya

Parikshit was the son of Abhimanyu, who was the son of Arjuna and Subhadra. His son was Janamjeya.
  From Quiz: Mahabharata
52 Who is the well known charioteer of Dhritarashtra?
Answer: Sanjaya

Sanjaya the charioteer of Dhritarashtra was given the power to see everything around him so that he could narrate the happenings of the war to the blind king. He was also asked to carry messages to and from the Pandavas before the war began.
  From Quiz: The Mahabharata
53 Why did the Pandavas go into exile?
Answer: They lost a game of dice

Uncle Shakuni invited the Pandavas to play a game of dice, but Shakuni already knew that he would win. Yuddhistir lost his kingdom and his brothers, but Dhitarashta gave Yuddhistir his kingdom and brothers back. They then played another game of dice and the losers had to go into exile.
  From Quiz: The Mahabharata
54 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.
  From Quiz: Mahabharata : The Great Indian Epic
55 Although little is mentioned about him, Duryodhana had a son who fought in the war. What was his name?
Answer: Laxman

Not much is said about Duryodhana's son in the Mahabharatha. His name was Laxman (the same as that of Rama's brother in the Ramayana).
  From Quiz: The Great War (The Mahabharatha II)
56 Which Rakshasa did Bheema kill in Ekachakra?
Answer: Bakasura

Bakasura was killed by Bheema at Ekachakra. The Pandavas took shelter in the house of a poor Brahmin. Bakasura lived just outside the city. The villagers had an agreement with Bakasura that if he left them undisturbed they would send a cart load of food with a human being for him to eat every week. Bheema took the Brahmin's place and killed Bakasura.
    Your options: [ Banasura ] [ Vanasura ] [ Bakasura ] [ Vrajasura ]
  From Quiz: Mahabharata -The Greatest Epic Part 2
57 Which great sage gave Kunti a boon that she could beget a son whenever she wished for one through the devas?
Answer: Sage Duruvasa

Sage Duruvasa was short in stature but incomparable in learning.He was a very short-tempered man. Kunti was a great devotee of his and hence he gave her the boon.
    Your options: [ Sage Duruvasa ] [ Sage Vasishta ] [ Sage Vishwamitra ] [ Sage Vyaasa ]
  From Quiz: Mahabharata -The Greatest Epic, Part 1
58 Who is the father of Arjuna?
Answer: Indra

Indra is the king of Gods.
  From Quiz: The Great Mahabharatha
59 Who was the wife of Duryodhana?
Answer: Bhanumati

Duryodhana's wife Bhanumati is called "Satiratna" in the Mahabharata.
She shown as a model of a wife who is ready to sacrifice anything for the happiness of her husband.
  From Quiz: Mahabharata
60 Who shot the first arrow that killed Bheeshma?
Answer: Sikhandi

There is a common understanding that Bhishma was killed by Arjuna. This theory is also true. It was destined that Sikhandi should kill Bhishma. He shot the first arrow. Arjuna shot the subsequent arrows and killed Bhishma.
  From Quiz: The Mahabharata
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