Multiple choice general knowledge

What does the word Bheeshma mean?

  1. An invaluable man

  2. The angry young man

  3. A terrible man

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bheeshma is a character from the Mahabharata. The name derives from Sanskrit 'Bheeshma' meaning 'terrible' or 'fearsome' due to the terrible oath he took of celibacy. Option C (A terrible man) is correct.

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