Mahabharata KBC Quiz & KBC Questions, Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question: Which emperor did Bheema defeat in order to enable Yudhistra to perform the Rajasuya Yagna?

1. Kritavarma
   
2. Shishupala
   
3. Jarasandha
   
4. None of the above
   

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Jarasandha the emperor who ruled from Magadha was killed by Bheema in order to enable Yudhistra to perform the Rajasuya Yagna. It was said Jarasandha would die only if his body was spilt into two pieces and if the pieces were thrown in opposite directions.

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Question: Balarama's weapon was the _________ ?

1. Spear
   
2. Mace
   
3. Plough
   
4. Sword
   

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Balarama's weapon was the plough. He is the god of wine. He was the brother of Lord Krishna.

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Question: What was the capital of Panchala?

1. Dwaraka
   
2. Matsya
   
3. Kamapilya
   
4. Magadha
   

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Kamapilya was the capital of Panchala. It was Drupada's Kingdom.Drupada's daughter - Draupadi or Panchali was the wife of the Pandavas.

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Question: Which Rakshasa did Bheema kill in Ekachakra?

1. Vanasura
   
2. Bakasura
   
3. Vrajasura
   
4. Banasura
   

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Bakasura was killed by Bheema at Ekachakra. The Pandavas took shelter in the house of a poor Bhramin. Bakasura lived just outside the city. The villagers had an agreement with Bakasura that if he left the them undisturbed they would send a cart load of food with a human being for him to eat every week. Bheema took the Bhramin's place and killed Bakasura.

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Question: Who were Gatotkacha's parents?

1. Bheema and Draupadi
   
2. Bheema and Hidimbaa
   
3. Bheema and Nritya
   
4. None of the above
   

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Correct Answer
Bheema and Hidimbaa were Gatotkacha's parents. Bheema killed Hidimbasura, Hidimbaa's brother.

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Question: The "House of Lac" was built by _____________ ?

1. Shakuni
   
2. Pandavas
   
3. Purochana
   
4. Duryodhana
   

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Correct Answer
Purochana, the architect built the "house of lac" in Varnavata. It was plot to kill the Pandavas hatched by Duryodhana and Shakuni. Acharya Vidura saved the Pandavas.

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Question: Friendship in the Mahabharatha was defined by ___________ ?

1. Duryodhana and Karna
   
2. Drona and Drupada
   
3. Krishna and Arjuna
   
4. Draupadi and Subhadra
   

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Karna and Duryodhana were the thickest of friends.Karna gave his life in the end for his friend. It was Duryodhana who made Karna the king of Anga.

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Question: What "Guru-Dakshina" did Drona ask from Ekalavya?

1. His right index finger
   
2. Wealth
   
3. A quiver full of arrows
   
4. His right thumb
   

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This was one of the most cruel acts that Drona committed and he paid for it on the Kurukshetra battlefield

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Question: What was the real name of Mahabharat?

1. Vijaya
   
2. Jaya
   
3. Ajaya
   
4. Parajaya
   

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Correct Answer
It was said of the Mahabharata, "What is here may be found elsewhere too, but what is not here cannot be found anywhere."

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Question: What was the yagna performed by Yudhishthira after the battle of Kurukshetra?

1. Ashwamedha
   
2. Maharudra
   
3. Rajasuya
   
4. None
   

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Kings of ancient India used to perform this yagna in order to get absolved of all sins. Victory cards would be fixed on the head of the horse, after which it would be allowed to roam about freely. If anybody dared to tie it up or stop it, the king who had let loose the horse was supposed to go and defeat him in battle and bring back the horse.

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