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This 'Mahabharata Online Test' covers questions on various Mahabharata characters, including Krishna, Karna, Arjuna, Bhima, Draupadi, and more. The lessons encompass humanity, loyalty, patience, strength, beliefs, and friendship.

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1. What numismatic evidence supports the historicity of the Mahabharata?

a) Coins bearing images of Mahabharata characters found in archaeological sites.

b) Ancient texts describing the use of coins during the Mahabharata period.

c) Inscriptions on coins mentioning events from the Mahabharata.

d) Coin hoards discovered in regions associated with the epic's events.

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2. What challenges do the Pandavas face during their ascent to heaven?

a) They encounter celestial demons blocking their path.

b) They are tested by the gods to prove their worthiness.

c) They struggle with their own doubts and attachments.

d) All of the above

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3. What did Arjuna initially feel upon seeing his kinsmen on the battlefield before the Kurukshetra War?

a) Fear and anxiety

b) Excitement and anticipation

c) Indifference and detachment

d) Anger and vengeance

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4. Which commander was responsible for the formation of the Chakravyuha formation during the Kurukshetra War?

a) Bhishma

b) Dronacharya

c) Duryodhana

d) Jayadratha

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5. Which scientific approach studies the hydrological systems and ancient river courses mentioned in the Mahabharata to establish their existence in the past?

a) Hydrology

b) Genetics

c) Archaeoastronomy

d) Epigraphy

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6. Which scientific discipline studies the linguistic evolution of Sanskrit texts to establish the antiquity of the Mahabharata?

a) Linguistics

b) Genetics

c) Archaeology

d) Geology

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7. Who were the primary participants in the Ashvamedha Yajna?

a) Kings, priests, and warriors

b) Brahmins, merchants, and artisans

c) Farmers, herders, and laborers

d) Ascetics, yogis, and mendicants

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8. What moral dilemma does Bhima face regarding his vow to kill Duryodhana during the Kurukshetra War?

a) Whether to prioritize personal vengeance over duty to righteousness

b) Whether to negotiate peace instead of engaging in violence

c) Whether to seek forgiveness for past wrongs or continue the cycle of violence

d) Whether to follow his own moral code or obey Krishna's commands

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9. What analogy does Lord Krishna use to illustrate the impermanence of the physical body in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) A flame that flickers and dies in the wind

b) A river flowing ceaselessly towards the ocean

c) A tree shedding its leaves in the changing seasons

d) A bird that leaves its nest and never returns

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10. What advice did Krishna give to Arjuna regarding the performance of his duty as a warrior in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) To renounce all actions and become a recluse

b) To fight without attachment to the fruits of action

c) To abandon the battlefield and seek refuge in meditation

d) To strive for victory at all costs, regardless of consequences

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11. Who delivers the teachings on philosophical discussions during the war in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) Lord Krishna

b) Arjuna

c) Bhishma

d) Yudhishthira

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12. What evidence from the Rigveda supports the historicity of the Mahabharata?

a) References to Mahabharata characters and events in the Rigveda.

b) Linguistic similarities between Rigvedic and Mahabharata texts.

c) Astronomical observations recorded in Rigvedic hymns corresponding to the Mahabharata period.

d) Rituals and practices described in the Rigveda similar to those in the Mahabharata.

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13. What title was often bestowed upon Yudhishthira to honor his noble qualities and virtues?

a) Dharmaraja

b) Kshatriya

c) Maharaja

d) Rajadhiraja

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14. Which parva of the Mahabharata contains the Anugita, a philosophical discourse between Krishna and Arjuna?

a) Shanti Parva

b) Anushasana Parva

c) Ashvamedhika Parva

d) Sauptika Parva

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15. What was the purpose of conducting the Ashvamedha Yajna?

a) To ensure victory in battle and expand the kingdom

b) To seek forgiveness for past sins and wrongdoings

c) To honor the gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology

d) To celebrate the king's coronation and ascension to the throne

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16. Who accompanied the Pandavas on their final journey to the Himalayas?

a) Draupadi and Karna

b) Vidura and Duryodhana

c) Krishna and Balarama

d) Dogs and a mysterious stranger

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17. What moral lesson can be learned from Krishna's emphasis on performing one's duty without attachment to the outcomes?

a) Personal desires and attachments should dictate actions.

b) The pursuit of outcomes should take precedence over duty.

c) The importance of detachment and equanimity in action.

d) Avoiding responsibility is preferable to facing the consequences.

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18. Who was the commander of the Kaurava army after Bhishma fell in the Kurukshetra War?

a) Dronacharya

b) Karna

c) Duryodhana

d) Shalya

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19. What moral conflict does Dronacharya encounter regarding his duty as a teacher in the Mahabharata?

a) Whether to prioritize his loyalty to the Kauravas over his duty to impart righteous teachings

b) Whether to disclose his knowledge of his son Ashwatthama's misdeeds or protect him

c) Whether to participate in the war or remain neutral, given his affection for both sides

d) Whether to accept bribes and favors from his students or maintain integrity and impartiality

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20. Who supported the Pandavas during their exile and helped them in various ways?

a) Karna

b) Bhishma

c) Krishna

d) Dronacharya

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21. In which present-day Indian state is the region of Kurukshetra located?

a) Rajasthan

b) Haryana

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Madhya Pradesh

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22. Who played a crucial role in organizing the army for the Kurukshetra War?

a) Bhishma

b) Dronacharya

c) Karna

d) Shakuni

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23. What divine attribute is associated with the city of Dwaraka in the Mahabharata?

a) Divine protection

b) Divine wisdom

c) Divine prosperity

d) Divine justice

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24. What does Lord Krishna teach Arjuna about the nature of the self (Atman) in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) The self is eternal and indestructible, beyond birth and death.

b) The self is perishable and subject to change, like the physical body.

c) The self is an illusion, created by the mind and senses.

d) The self is identical to the material world, comprising the elements of nature.

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25. What ethical lesson can be derived from Bhima's confrontation with injustice and oppression?

a) Violence is justified in the face of injustice.

b) Revenge is the only appropriate response to wrongdoing.

c) Courage and bravery are essential in standing up against oppression.

d) Submission to authority is necessary for societal harmony.

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26. How does Yudhishthira react when offered the opportunity to choose between his brothers and wealth?

a) He chooses wealth, prioritizing material possessions over family bonds.

b) He chooses his brothers, valuing their companionship and support.

c) He remains indecisive, unable to make a choice.

d) He refuses to accept the offer, considering it a test of his character.

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27. Who revealed the true identities of the Pandavas during their exile in Matsya?

a) Duryodhana

b) Kichaka

c) Keechaka

d) Susharma

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28. What role does Yudhishthira play in the Swargarohanika Parva?

a) He leads the Pandavas' journey to heaven.

b) He engages in a philosophical discourse with Lord Krishna.

c) He sacrifices himself to save his brothers.

d) He performs penance to atone for his sins.

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29. Which passage from the Mahabharata narrates the story of Ekalavya and his devotion to Dronacharya?

a) Ekalavya Gurudakshina

b) Ekalavya Arjuna Samvada

c) Ekalavya Hastinapura Yatra

d) Ekalavya Vyasa Darshana

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30. What lesson can be derived from Yudhishthira's adherence to Dharma throughout the Mahabharata?

a) The importance of humility and self-awareness in leadership

b) The consequences of succumbing to worldly temptations and desires

c) The power of truth and righteousness in overcoming adversity

d) The significance of loyalty and devotion to family and friends

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