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Q1: What significant role did Krishna play during the battle?
a) Warrior
b) Advisor
c) Charioteer
d) Spy
Ans: c) Charioteer
Krishna served as the charioteer for Arjuna, offering guidance and wisdom throughout the battle.
Q2: Which warrior refused to fight a eunuch on the battlefield?
a) Drona
b) Karna
c) Bhishma
d) Arjuna
Ans: c) Bhishma
Bhishma refused to fight Shikhandi, who was born Amba but later transformed into a eunuch, due to his vow not to fight a female.
Q3: Who displayed immense bravery on the third day but was tragically killed?
a) Drona
b) Karna
c) Abhimanyu
d) Bhima
Ans: c) Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu, the young son of Arjuna, fought valiantly but was surrounded and killed by multiple Kaurava warriors.
Q4: On which day did Bhishma fall in battle?
a) Day 5
b) Day 10
c) Day 15
d) Day 18
Ans: b) Day 10
Bhishma was struck down by Arjuna's arrows on the tenth day of the war, with Shikhandi in front.
Q1: Arjuna was eager and untroubled about fighting in the war.
Ans: False
Arjuna was deeply troubled and reluctant to fight against his own relatives, expressing his doubts to Krishna.
Q2: Duryodhana was pleased with the progress of the war each day.
Ans: False
Duryodhana frequently expressed frustration and anger, especially concerning the losses of his army and the performance of his commanders.
Q3: Bhima led a significant charge against the Kauravas on the second day.
Ans: True
Bhima wreaked havoc among the Kaurava forces on the second day, highlighting his prowess on the battlefield.
Q1: Yudhishthira, Bhima, Nakula, Duryodhana
Ans: Duryodhana
Yudhishthira, Bhima, and Nakula are all Pandavas, while Duryodhana was the leader of the Kauravas.
Q2: Krishna, Arjuna, Bhishma, Bhima
Ans: Krishna
Krishna, unlike Arjuna, Bhishma, and Bhima, did not participate as a warrior in the battle. He served as a guide and charioteer for Arjuna, whereas the others were prominent fighters on the battlefield.
Q3: Chariot, Sword, Armour, Conch
Ans: Conch
The conch is used for signalling, while the chariot, sword, and armor are directly involved in combat.
Q1: Arjuna vowed to kill _______ to avenge the unfair killing of his son, Abhimanyu.
Ans: Jayadratha
Jayadratha played a crucial role in Abhimanyu's death by holding the Pandava warriors back, prompting Arjuna's vow.
Q2: During the battle, Krishna gave Arjuna a famous philosophical discourse known as the _______.
Ans: Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred text delivered by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield, providing deep insights into duty, righteousness, and life, which helped Arjuna overcome his hesitation to fight.
Q3: The war lasted for a total of _______ days, with fierce fighting each day.
Ans: eighteen
The great battle of Kurukshetra, involving all the warriors of the Pandavas and Kauravas, spanned eighteen intense days.
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