Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Why Drona did not consider Ekalavya as a student?

  1. He was not able to provide him fee.

  2. He looked ugly.

  3. He was not kshatriya.

  4. He did not learn vedas.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dronacharya only taught Kshatriya princes as per the social norms of ancient India. Ekalavya belonged to the Nishada tribe, so he was not considered Kshatriya by birth, which is why Drona refused to accept him as his student.