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How many chapters are there in Mahabharat & Bhavadgita respectively

  1. 10 & 18

  2. 15 & 10

  3. 18 & 18

  4. 17 & 15
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mahabharata is traditionally divided into 18 parvas (books/chapters). The Bhagavad Gita, which is part of the Mahabharata, itself contains 18 chapters. Option C correctly identifies that both texts have 18 chapters each.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the structure of the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita.

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic that consists of many chapters. The exact number of chapters can vary depending on the version or translation of the text. However, the most commonly accepted number of chapters in the Mahabharata is 18.

The Bhagavad Gita, on the other hand, is a small section within the Mahabharata. It is a 700-verse dialogue between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. The Bhagavad Gita is considered to be a profound philosophical and spiritual text. It is located in the Bhishma Parva, which is the sixth book of the Mahabharata.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

C) 18 & 18 - There are 18 chapters in both the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita.

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