Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 MAHABHARATA QUIZ Round 1: Who was the commander of King Virata’s army, killed by Bhima for molesting Draupadi in the Matsya Kingdom?- Keechaka Which Asura in the form of a boar did Lord Shiva and Arjuna kill at the same time? Mooka Uttara is the son of? Virata the Matsya King Who killed Jarasandha? Bhima Celestial fathers of Nakula and Sahadeva-Aswini Twins Celestial father of Arjuna- Indra Who was the mother of the Kouravas? Ghandhari Celestial father of Yudhishthira-Yama Who cursed Arjuna to be disdained as a eunuch for a period of time? –Urvashi Who taught Arjuna the art of Music and dance in Amaravathi?- Chitrasena Celestial father of Karna-Surya Father of the Kouravas-Dhritarashtra Son of Dushanta and Shakuntala?-Bharata Who is the Guru in Mace warfare for Bhima and Duryodhana-Balarama Who is the brother of Draupadi?-Dhrishtadyumna0 Who was the father of Bheeshma-Shantanu Karna’s foster father-Adhiratha, the charioteer Who was the mother of Veda Vyasa-Satyavathi Who asked Karna for the Kavacha and Kundala? Indra A King who Krishna forgave 100 times but finally beheaded-who is he? Shishupala The Rakshasha son of Bhima-Ghatotkacha This student cut off his thumb for Dronacharya. Who is he?-Ekalavya Who killed all the sons of the Pandavas at night at the end of the Mahabharata? Ashwathama A lady burned Youdhistra’s toes. Who? Gandhari Sage Parasara is the father of?-Veda Vyasa Who was the Guru for the Pandavas before Dronacharya-Kripacharya Father of Draupadi--Drupada Arjuna’s wife who was the daughter of the Naga King-Uloopi Arjuna’s son by Chitrangada-Babhuvahana Subhadra’s son-Abimanyu This king was going to help the Pandavas but was tricked by Duryodhana into becoming Karna’s charioteer. Who was he? Shalya What question did Draupadi ask when she was summoned to the court?- She asked whether Yudhishthira lost her or himself first What promise did Karna make to Kunthi? That he wont kill any of the Pandavas except Arjuna. Who was the commander in chief of the Pandava army? Dhrishtadyumna Round 2: Who was the Asura that was spared by Krishna and Agni in the Khandava forest because Arjuna had given him protection? - Maya Who was born with three eyes and four arms? Shishupala Who dragged Draupadi to the court?- Duhshasana Who was the person used as a shield to kill Bheeshma.Shikandi Which son of Dhritarashtra objected to Draupadi being brought to the court as a slave? – Vikarna Where did Bhima meet Hanuman?- Gandhamadana forest Where did Arjuna reunite with his brothers after 5 years in heaven?- Gandhamadana forest Where did Shiva fight Arjuna?-Himalayas Kingdom gifted to Karna by Duryodhana- Anga What was the kingdom ruled by Pandu known as?-Hastinapura Drupada was the king of --Panchala Where was Duryodhana captured by the Gandharvas and then freed by the Pandavas? Dwaitavana Name of the town where Duryodhana tried to burn the Pandavas-Varanavata Who built the inflammable mansion for the Pandavas as ordered by Duryodhana-Purochana The Rakshasha whose sister married Bhima-Hidimba In which city did Bhima kill the Rakshasha called Baka?- Ekachakra City built by the Pandavas-Indraprastha Shishupala belonged to which Kingdom?- Chedi Where did Duryodhana mistake floor for a pond and a pond for a floor-in the palace built for Yudhishthira by Maya Asura at Indraprastha Kingdom where the Pandavas spent the 13th year of exile? Matsya What is the relationship between Nakula and Bhima? Step Brothers What is the relationship between Madhri and Kunthi? Both had same husband What is the relationship between Duryodhana and Youdhistra? Cousins What is the relationship between Nakula and Sahadeva? Twin brothers What is the relationship between Arjuna and Krishna? Brother in law What is the relationship between Arjuna and Bheeshma? Nephew and grand uncle What is the relationship between Ganga and Bheeshma? Mother son How are Bhima and Hanuman related? Step Brothers How are Shakuni and Gandhari related? Brother sister What is the relationship between Yama and Surya-Yama is son of the Surya As the Pandavas went up the Himalayas who fell down first? Draupadi Who was the dog that accompanied the Pandavas up the Himalayas? Yama Why did Yudhishthira have to visit hell before heaven? Because he lied to Drona Round 3: Where did Arjuna receive the Vajra weapon from Indra? At Amaravathi, the city of Indra Kunthi was the --------------------of Krishna. Paternal Aunt King Janamejaya was the -----------of Vyasa. Great grandson. What happened when Yudhishthira uttered the lie to Drona? His chariot that used to be 4 finger breaths above the ground touched the ground What was Arjuna’s vow when he heard of Abimanyu’s death? That he would kill Jayadratha by sundown the next day or consign himself to flames. How did Krishna save Arjuna from the Nagastra shot by Karna? He pressed the chariot down so that it missed Arjuna’s head and hit his crown instead How was Jayadratha able to contain the Pandavas while Abimanyu was killed? He had got a boon from Shiva that he could oppose the Pandavas on one occasion successfully. When did Duryodhana plan to imprison Krishna? When he came as the Pandava’s messenger to broker peace. What happened to Arjuna’s chariot when Krishna descended from it after the battle? It burst to ask fully because it was held together only by Krishna’s power after sustaining the celestial weapons of Karna, Drona etc When did Drona become the commander of the Kourava army? After the fall of Bheeshma. What was special about Jayadratha’s head? The person causing it to fall on the earth would have their head shattered in hundreds of fragments. On whose lap did Jayadratha’s head fall? His father’s lap. Why wasn’t Arjuna able to kill Duryodhana in the battle? Because Drona had tied an impenetrable Armour on him. Where was the Mahabharata first recited?- At the Sarpa Satra Yagna conducted by King Janamejaya After what event did Duryodhana repent for his evil deeds and want to die? - After the battle where the Pandavas rescued him from the Gandharvas On the battle field against whom did Krishna take up the Sudharshan Chakra? Bheeshma. Who did Bheeshma ask to give him a pillow of arrows to support his head on the battlefield? Arjuna When did Bheeshma and Karna make up to each other? As Bheeshma lay on the bed of arrows waiting for the time to leave his body. How did the Pandavas get the plan to kill Bheeshma using Sikandhi? Bheeshma himself told them the idea. How did Arjuna show that his doubts had been dispelled after Krishna extolled the Bhagavad Gita? He picked up the Gandeeva and twanged it. Which of Duryodhana’s brothers joined the Pandava army when Yudhishthira offered them the chance in the beginning of the battle. Yuyutsu What Yagna did Duryodhana perform instead of the Rajasooya- Vaishnava Yagna When did Durvasa visit the Pandavas in the forest and why did it give them a problem?- He visited them after Draupadi had eaten from the Amudhasurabhi. Once she ate, no more food would come. In which year of exile were the Pandavas in disguise? 13th year What Yagna did Yudhishthira perform? Rajasooya How long does the Sarpa Satra Yagna last? –12 years How did Kunthi get the boon to bring forth Karna? Sage Durvasa How did Pandu get cursed to die if he touched his wife with desire? By a deer How did Drona get his weapons? From Parasurama How did Drona introduce himself to the Pandavas and Kouravas? By taking out his ring from a well using a blade of grass Which animal made an appearance at Yudhishthira’s Aswamedha Yagna? A mongoose How did Dhritarashtra and Ghandhari die? In a forest fire What happened when Balarama left his body? A great white snake came out of his mouth and disappeared into the ocean Round 4: How did Arjuna receive the Brahmasiras missile from Drona? By saving him from a crocodile How was Draupadi born- From the fire sacrifice by Drupada Who married Draupadi first? -Yudhishthira Which forest did Arjuna help Agni to consume? Khandava Which mountain did Indra hurl at Arjuna and Krishna? - Mandara How did Shishupala’s parents find out who would kill their son? By placing him on the lap of the person, then his extra eye and arms vanished Which of his brothers did Yudhishthira lose first in the game of dice? -Nakula Which of his brothers did Yudhishthira lose last in the game of dice? -Bhima When the Yaksha gave Yudhishthira the chance to bring one brother back to life, whom did he choose? – Nakula What final boon did Yudhishthira ask of Yama? That they would not be recognized in the 13th year of exile. Name of Abimanyu’s wife? Uttaraa Name of Jarasandha’s kingdom? Magadha Name of Arjuna’s conch? Devadatta What was the name of the weapon that killed Ghatotkacha? Shakti What was the name of Arjuna’s bow?-Gandeeva What was the name of the elephant that was killed to trick Dronacharya? Ashwathama Who was the first commander of the Kourava army? Bheeshma The real name of Veda Vyasa was? Krishna Dwaparana Satyavathi is also known as? Gandhavathi Who is also known as Dhananjaya? -Arjuna What was the weapon given to Arjuna by Shiva?- Pashupata Asthra Abimanyu penetrated the ----------------- formation before he was killed. Chakravyuha How did Dhritarashtra view the battle of Kurukshetra? Vyasa bestowed the divine vision upon Sanjaya who then narrated it to the king Which great warrior was not accepted on both sides? Rukmi, the brother in law of Krishna. Arjuna posed as --------in the Matsya kingdom. Brihannala, the eunuch Bhima posed as --------in the Matsya kingdom. Ballava, the cook Youdhistra posed as --------in the Matsya kingdom. Kanaka Draupadi posed as --------in the Matsya kingdom. Malini a Sairandhri When Arjuna chose Krishna as the charioteer what did Duryodhana choose? Krishna’s Army Krishna was on the side of the Pandavas. On whose side was Balarama? He remained neutral and went to Kashi What condition did Bheeshma want fulfilled before he led the Kourava army? He wouldn’t kill the Pandavas and that Karna shouldn’t share the battlefield with him. How many days did Bheeshma lie on the bed of arrows? 58 days Why was Abimanyu’s son still born? Because of Aswathama’s Bhramasthra Who guarded the Horse during Yudhishthira’s Aswamedha Yagna? Arjuna Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER 25,2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry-605 013 Tel;0413 2622902 / 0413 2241561 Website: www.icyer.com Pl take a look at: www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ashram_photos Protect your identity with Mail AddressGuard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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