Worksheet Solutions: Adi Parva - Birth of Heroes -1 | Mahabharat Tales: The Battle of Good and Evil - Class 6 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Who among the following was known for his exceptional strength?
a) Pandu
b) Dhritarashtra
c) Vidura
d) Bhishma

Ans:b) Dhritarashtra

Dhritarashtra was known for his great physical strength, which was notable because he had been blind since birth.

2. Why did Gandhari blindfold herself?
a) To protest against her marriage
b) To avoid seeing her husband’s face
c) To show solidarity with her blind husband
d) To follow the instructions of Sage Vyasa

Ans: c) To show solidarity with her blind husband

Gandhari blindfolded herself to live like her blind husband, Dhritarashtra, as a sign of love, loyalty, and support.

3. How many sons were born to Gandhari?
a) 50
b) 101
c) 100
d) 5

Ans: c) 100

Gandhari had 100 sons, called the Kauravas, who played a major role in the events leading to the Kurukshetra war.

4. What was the cause of Pandu’s curse?
a) He stole a sage’s belongings
b) He killed a sage who had taken the form of a deer
c) He disrespected the gods
d) He refused to return to Hastinapur

Ans: b) He killed a sage who had taken the form of a deer

Pandu was cursed after accidentally killing a sage in the form of a deer; the curse said he would die if he tried to be with his wives.

5. Who was the first son born to Kunti?
a) Arjuna
b) Bhima
c) Nakula
d) Yudhishthira

Ans: d) Yudhishthira

Kunti’s first son, Yudhishthira, was born using a divine mantra from Sage Durvasa that let her call upon the gods for children.

 Fill in the Blanks

1. _______ was born blind and could not become the king of Hastinapur.
Ans: Dhritarashtra was born blind and could not become the king of Hastinapur.

2. Vidura was a great scholar but was not eligible for the throne because he was born to a _______.
Ans:  Vidura was a great scholar but was not eligible for the throne because he was born to a maid servant.

3. Kunti had a secret _______ given by Sage Durvasa.
Ans: Kunti had a secret mantra given by Sage Durvasa.

4. The Kauravas were born from _______ pots filled with ghee.
Ans: The Kauravas were born from  101 pots filled with ghee.

5. During the birth of the Kauravas, ominous signs included _______ and _______.
Ans: During the birth of the Kauravas, ominous signs included crows crying and fire breaking out.

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Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the three brothers in the story, and what were their special abilities?
Ans: The three brothers were Pandu, Dhritarashtra, and Vidura. Pandu was good at archery. Dhritarashtra had extraordinary physical strength but was blind. Vidura was wise and learned, but because his mother was a maid, he could not become king.

2. How did Lord Vyasa help Gandhari when she gave birth to 101 fetuses?
Ans: Gandhari, in frustration, struck her womb, resulting in 101 lifeless fetuses. Lord Vyasa instructed her to place them in pots filled with ghee, covering them with lace. Over time, these developed into 100 sons and 1 daughter.

3. Why did Pandu decide to live in the forest instead of ruling Hastinapur?
Ans: Pandu accidentally killed a sage disguised as a deer while hunting. The sage cursed him, saying that he would die if he tried to have children. As a result, Pandu renounced his kingdom and chose to live in the forest.

4. What were the names of the five Pandavas, and how were they born?
Ans: The five Pandavas were Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva. Kunti used a divine mantra given by Sage Durvasa to conceive Yudhishthira, Bhima, and Arjuna. Madri also used the mantra to give birth to Nakula and Sahadeva.

5. What were the inauspicious signs that appeared during the birth of the Kauravas?
Ans: During the birth of the Kauravas, there were negative omens such as crows and foxes crying loudly, a fire starting, and other unlucky events, showing that troubles lay ahead.