While inquiring of the whereabouts on the situation at the battlefield of Kurukshetra , why would Dhritarashtra differentiate between his sons from the sons of Pandu? (BG 1.1)
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He desperatly wanted his sons to be victorious at any cost
He wished to stop the battle and give away to Pandavas their rightful inheritence
He was now repenting for his awful mistakes
He could see things clearly now
Question 2
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The Battlefield of Kurukṣhetra is also specifically defined as
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Yudha-kshetra
Dharma-kshetra
Question 3
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Dronacharya was the first commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army?
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True
False
Question 4
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In contrast with the conchshell blown by Bhīṣmadeva, the conchshells in the hands of Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna are described as [blank_start]transcendental[blank_end]
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transcendental
Question 5
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Arjuna's chariot was bearing the flag marked with the emblem of [blank_start]Hanumān[blank_end]
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Hanuman
Chakra
Question 6
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Why is Lord Krishna referred to as Hrishikesa in the Bhagavad Gita verse 1.15 ?
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Because He lived at a place known as Hrishikesa
Lord Kṛishṇa is referred to as Hṛishikesa in this verse because He is the owner of all senses
Question 7
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Why is Lord Krishna referred to as the "infallible one" in the Bhagavad Gita verse 1.21 ?
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He never fails in His affection for His devotees, and thus He is addressed herein as infallible.
As charioteer, He had to carry out the orders of Arjuna, and since He did not hesitate to do so, He is addressed as infallible
Although He had accepted the position of a charioteer for His devotee, His supreme position was not challenged.
All the options are correct
Question 8
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Which of these is not to be considered as a reason by Arjuna, in order to not fight the great battle of Kurukshetra?
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Compassion for loved ones
Fear of losing the battle
Fear from sinful reactions
Destruction of family tradition
Question 9
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Which of these names is not used in the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita to address Lord Krishna?
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Achyuta (the infallible one)
Janardhana (the maintainer of people)
Govinda ( the object of all pleasures for cows and the senses)
Jagannatha ( the Lord of the Universe)
Question 10
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Looking at the friends and relatives present before him, in such a fighting spirit, Arjuna felt the limbs of his body quivering and his mouth drying up because..
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He was now scared to face such a great display of power in the battle
Due to his softheartedness, a characteristic of a pure devotee of the Lord