Bhagavad Gita  CHAPTER 01 (a) {Text 1-20}
Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra

1.    Why Dhrtarastra had the fear of losing the battle?
a)    Because the battle was to take place at dharma-ksetra, which is a place of pilgrimage
b)    Because pandavas were virtuous by nature
c)    Both a & b
d)    None of these

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2.    What is the significance of the words dharma-ksetre and kuru-ksetre apart from their historical and Vedic importance?
a)    In the field of Kuruksetra the father of religion is Krishna
b)    In the field of Kuruksetra unwanted plants like Dhrtarastra’s son Duryodhana and others would be wiped out
c)    In the field of Kuruksetra religious persons headed by Yudhisthira would be established by the Lord
d)    All of the above

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3.    Why Duryodhana pointed out Dronacarya’s mistake in relation to his disciple Dhrstadyumna, the son of Drupada?
a)    So that Dronacarya is alert and uncompromising in the fighting
b)    So that Dronacarya is not lenient in the battle against Pandavas
c)    So that Dronacarya’s such leniency if be any, would lead to defeat of Duryodhana’s party
d)    All of the above

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4.    On account of the presence of great warriors on Duryodhana’s party like Bhisma and others, what was his conclusion on the result of the battle?
a)    He was confident of his victory
b)    He was also doubtful of his victory like his father
c)    He had no opinion
d)    None of these

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5.    Duryodhana after praising Bhisma as a far superior general, why asks others to support him?
a)    Because he wanted everyone to feel important
b)    Because he didn’t wanted anyone to be felt neglected
c)    Both a & b
d)    None of these

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6.    What did actually Bhisma’s loud blowing of conchshell symbolized for Duryodhana?
a)    It symbolized of cheering Duryodhana
b)    It symbolized that Duryodhana had no chance of victory in the battle
c)    It symbolized of definite victory of Duryodhana
d)    It had no meaning at all

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7.    Wherever Krishna is present, the _____________ is also present.
a)    Transcendental conchshell
b)    Goddess of fortune
c)    Appearance
d)    Activity

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8.    The chariot on which Arjuna and Krishna were seated was donated by ____________.
a)    The fire-god
b)    The sun-god
c)    Indra
d)    Lord Shiva

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9.    What are the names of Krishna and Arjuna’s conchshell?
a)    Ananta-vijaya and Dhananjaya
b)    Sughosa and Manipushpaka
c)    Pancajanya and Devadatta
d)     None of these

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10.    Why the hearts of the sons of Dhrtarastra were shattered by the sound vibrated by the Pandava’s conchshell?
a)    Because Pandavs were expert in the art of blowing the conchshell
b)    Because Pandavas had full confidence in Krishna, that Krishna would take care of them
c)    Both a & b
d)    None of these

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11.    What was Arjuna’s flag marked with?
a)    Fire-god
b)    Hanuman
c)    Goddess of fortune
d)    Sword

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12.    Was Arjuna’s chariot bearing the flag also a sign of victory?
a)    Yes
b)    No

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