by Dani Rosenthal
Dive into the rich tapestry of the Mahabharata, an epic that has fascinated generations with its complex characters and timeless lessons. This quiz will test your understanding of the key events, figures, and teachings from this legendary narrative. Good luck and may your knowledge shine!
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Mahabharata Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of the Mahabharata?
Valmiki
Vyasa
Kalidasa
Tulsidas
2. Who was the eldest of the Pandavas?
Arjuna
Bhima
Yudhishthira
Nakula
3. Which kingdom did Draupadi belong to?
Hastinapura
Panchala
Magadha
Kalinga
4. Who was the charioteer of Arjuna in the Kurukshetra war?
Krishna
Karna
Bhishma
Drona
5. Who was the teacher of both the Pandavas and the Kauravas?
Drona
Bhishma
Karna
Kripa
6. Which Pandava was known for his strength?
Yudhishthira
Arjuna
Bhima
Sahadeva
7. What was the name of Arjuna’s bow?
Gandiva
Pinaka
Sharanga
Vijaya
8. Who was the eldest son of Kunti?
Yudhishthira
Bhima
Arjuna
Karna
9. Which Kaurava was the commander-in-chief of their army for the longest duration in the Kurukshetra war?
Duryodhana
Dushasana
Bhishma
Karna
10. Who killed Dronacharya in the Kurukshetra war?
Arjuna
Bhima
Yudhishthira
Dhrishtadyumna
11. Which Pandava was known for his wisdom and knowledge of astrology?
Yudhishthira
Arjuna
Bhima
Sahadeva
12. Who was Shakuni in the Mahabharata?
Bhishma
Drona
Shakuni
Vidura
13. What was the name of the dice game that led to the Pandavas’ exile?
Chaturanga
Pachisi
Dyutakrida
Moksha Patam
14. Who was the wife of Bhima?
Draupadi
Hidimbi
Subhadra
Uttara
15. Which warrior vowed to kill Bhishma in the Kurukshetra war?
Arjuna
Dhrishtadyumna
Bhima
Satyaki
16. Who was the father of Abhimanyu?
Yudhishthira
Bhima
Arjuna
Nakula
17. What was the name of the conch shell blown by Krishna?
Panchajanya
Devadatta
Anantavijaya
Sughosa
18. Who was the mother of Karna?
Kunti
Gandhari
Madri
Satyavati
19. Which river is associated with the birth of Karna?
Ganga
Yamuna
Saraswati
Kaveri
20. Who was the mentor of Karna?
Drona
Parashurama
Bhishma
Kripa
21. Who was the last commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army?
Ashwatthama
Karna
Shalya
Duryodhana
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