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Quiz on Mohabharata


Q.1- Who recited Mahabharata?
Ans- Veda Vyasa. Ganesha agreed to write it on a condition that Vyasa would recite Mahabharata without a break.
Q.2- What was Bhisma's name when he was a young lad?
Ans- Devabrata, means who is unsurpassed in wisdom and use of weapons.
Q.3- Who gave Bhisma the boon that he would die only when he wished?
Ans- Shantung. He got this boon when he promised Satyabati's father that he wouldn't marry.
Q.4-Who was the daughter of Dhritarashtra?
Ans- Dushala
Q.5- The Mahabharata war lasted for how many days?
Ans- 18 days. First 10 days commanded by Bhisma, next 5 days by Dronacharya, Radhaya(Karna) for 2 days and Sales for the last day.
Q.6- Who was king Santana's first wife?
Ans- Hangs. King Santana got married twice. His 1st wife Hangs killed 7 of his 8 sons and has 2nd wife, Satyavati rowed a boat on a lake.
Q.7- What were the names of Karina's foster parents?
Ans- Adhiratha and Tasha. Adhiratha was a childless charioteer who found Karna floating down the river in a basket.
Q.8- Duryadhana and Arjuna both approached Krishna for help before the war began. Arjuna asked for Krishna himself to aid him. What did Duryadhana asked for?
Ans- Narayani Sena
Q.9- What Guru-Dakshina did Guru Drona ask from Ekalavya?
Ans- His right thumb
Q.10- What does the word 'Bhisma' mean?
Ans- A man of a terrible oath. When Bhisma took the vow to remain bachelor throughout his life, Gods shadowed flowers on him uttering the word 'Bhisma'.

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