Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the name of Eklavya's father?

  1. Drona

  2. Hiranyadhanu

  3. Dhritharashtra

  4. Pandu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Eklavya was a Nishada prince who learned archery through dedication and devotion to Drona, using a clay statue. His father was Hiranyadhanu (also called Hiranyadhanus), the chief of the Nishadas - a tribal community known for hunting skills. Drona was Eklavya's guru (in absentia), not his father. Dhritharashtra and Pandu were Kuru princes, unrelated to Eklavya.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to have knowledge of the epic Mahabharata and the character Eklavya.

Option A) Drona - This option is incorrect because Drona was the teacher of Arjuna and other Kuru princes, but he was not Eklavya's father.

Option B) Hiranyadhanu - This option is correct. Hiranyadhanu was Eklavya's father. Eklavya was a young prince from the Nishadha kingdom and he considered Drona as his guru (teacher).

Option C) Dhritharashtra - This option is incorrect. Dhritharashtra was the father of the Kauravas, including Duryodhana, but he was not related to Eklavya.

Option D) Pandu - This option is incorrect. Pandu was the father of the Pandavas, including Arjuna, but he was not Eklavya's father.

The correct answer is B) Hiranyadhanu. This option is correct because Hiranyadhanu was Eklavya's father.

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