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Multiple choice general knowledge history

after finding out that Karna was their elder Brother form Kunti what did he curse her?

  1. Women will never be able to hide their children from world

  2. all women to never be able to keep a secret from that point on

  3. Women will never be able to lie

  4. Women will never be allowed to do the last rites of their children
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

After Kunti revealed that Karna was her son, Karna cursed that all women would never be able to keep a secret from that point onward. This curse appears in the Mahabharata and explains why Draupadi's secret about her true love could not be kept. Other options about hiding children, lying, or last rites are incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which of the following reasons led towards karna's death?

  1. Parashuramas Curse

  2. Bhoomi Devi's Curse

  3. The giving away of his Kavacha and Kundala as alms to Lord Indra, this time disguised as a beggar, because of his extremely generous nature

  4. His pride and ego

  5. His two promises to his mother Kunti

  6. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,B,C,E Correct answer
Explanation

Karna's death resulted from multiple factors: Parashurama's curse (he forgot mantras when needed), Bhoomi Devi's curse (his chariot wheel got stuck), giving away his divine armor (Kavacha and Kundala) to Indra, and his promises to Kunti (not killing Pandavas except Arjuna). His pride was a character flaw but not a direct cause of death.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Karna's Devotion to the sun God is still celebrated in North india as?

  1. Teej

  2. Karna Parva

  3. Chhath puja

  4. Sankranti
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Karna's devotion to the Sun God is celebrated in North India as Chhath Puja, a festival dedicated to Surya. Karna, being Surya's son, is traditionally worshipped during this festival. Teej, Karna Parva (an epic book), and Sankranti are not related to sun worship in this context.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

"hinduism" derives its name from a persian word!!! what is "hinduism" actually known as???

  1. karma

  2. Sanatana darma

  3. Smriti

  4. Advaita
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hinduism is actually known as Sanatana Dharma, meaning "eternal duty" or "eternal law." The term "Hinduism" originated from Persian invaders who used "Hindu" to describe people living beyond the Indus River. Karma is a concept within the tradition, Smriti refers to remembered texts, and Advaita is a philosophical school - none are the religion's actual name.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Osman Ali Khan Asaf Jah VII was the richest indian during 1940 to 1960 and also was richest non-American!!! how was he better known??

  1. Nawab of Janjira

  2. Nawab of Savanur

  3. Nawab of Hyderabad

  4. Delhi sultanate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, was the last Nizam of Hyderabad and was considered the wealthiest man in the world during the 1940s-1950s. He ruled the princely state of Hyderabad, which was the largest and most prosperous of all princely states in British India.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Which was the weapon of choice of Yudhisthira?

  1. Club

  2. Spear

  3. Bow and Arrow

  4. Sword
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Mahabharata, Yudhisthira's weapon was a spear (sometimes called a javelin or lance). Each Pandava brother had a signature weapon: Yudhisthira (spear), Bhima (mace), Arjuna (bow Gandiva), Nakula and Sahadeva (swords).

Multiple choice general knowledge history

To Avoid conflict between Pandavas and his sons Kauravas Drithirashtra gave away half off the Kingdome to Yudishthira, the name of the half was?

  1. Indraprasta

  2. Vaanprastha

  3. Khandavaprastha

  4. non of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dhritarashtra gave Khandavaprastha to the Pandavas to avoid conflict. The name comes from the Khandava forest that was originally there. The area was later renamed Indraprastha after being developed.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Yudhisthira honoured Krishna as the most famous and greatest personality of the world, this angered someone present in the court, he insulted Krishna and was susequently Beheaded by Shri Krishna's Sudarshan Chakra. who was he?

  1. Jarasandh

  2. Drishtidyumna

  3. Satyaki

  4. Sisupal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shishupala, the king of Chedi, repeatedly insulted Krishna during Yudhisthira's Rajasuya sacrifice. Krishna had promised to forgive 100 offenses, and when Shishupala exceeded this limit, Krishna killed him with his Sudarshana Chakra.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Yudhistra told a half lie to dishearten and make a Kaurava Cheiftan to put down his weapons, which ultimately led to the killing of the cheiftan, who was the Chieftan?

  1. Iravana

  2. Drona

  3. Krupacharya

  4. Bhishma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

During the Mahabharata war, Yudhisthira told the half-lie Ashwatthama is dead (referring to an elephant, not Drona's son). This broke Dronacharya's spirit, causing him to put down his weapons, allowing Dhrishtadyumna to kill him.