Multiple choice general knowledge history

The person born to kill Dronacharya is ____

  1. Arjuna

  2. Krishna

  3. Dustadyumna

  4. Abimanyu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dhrishtadyumna was born specifically to kill Dronacharya, as prophesied. He emerged from the sacrificial fire along with his sister Draupadi during the Mahabharata era, destined to avenge Draupada's enmity with Drona.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the context of the statement. According to Hindu mythology and the Mahabharata epic, Dronacharya was a renowned warrior and the royal teacher for the Pandavas and Kauravas.

The correct answer is option C) Dustadyumna. Dustadyumna was born specifically to kill Dronacharya. After Dronacharya killed Drupada's son in battle, Drupada performed a yagna (a ritual sacrifice) to obtain a son who would be capable of defeating Dronacharya. As a result, Dustadyumna was born from the yagna and later accomplished his purpose by killing Dronacharya during the Kurukshetra war.

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