Multiple choice general knowledge culture What "Guru-Dakshina" did Drona ask from Ekalavya? His right index finger Wealth A quiver full of arrows His right thumb Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Drona asked for Ekalavya's right thumb as guru-dakshina, knowing this would cripple Ekalavya's archery skills forever. The thumb is essential for drawing a bowstring, and this ensured that Arjuna would remain unmatched as an archer.