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In the Mahabharata, from whom did Dronacharya want his thumb as a Guru Dakshina?

  1. Karna

  2. Ekalavya

  3. Satyaki

  4. Balarama
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Explanation

Dronacharya demanded Ekalavya's thumb as guru dakshina after learning Ekalavya had mastered archery by practicing before Drona's statue. This ensured Ekalavya could never surpass Arjuna. Karna was Drona's student who was rejected, Satyaki was a warrior, and Balarama was Balarama was Krishna's brother who taught Duryodhana mace-fighting.

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