Question

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Eklavya?

• A. Eklavya was the favourite student of Drona.
• B. Eklavya belonged to Kuru lineage.
• C. Eklavya offered his right thumb to Drona as Guru Dakshina.
• D. Eklavya was a co-student and friend of Arjuna.

Hint:

Eklavya is remembered for his dedication, self-learning, and supreme sacrifice for his guru.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the story of Eklavya. 
Eklavya was a tribal boy who wanted to learn archery from Guru Dronacharya. However, Drona refused to teach him because he was not from a royal lineage. 

Step 2: Self-learning and dedication. 
Despite being rejected, Eklavya made a statue of Drona and practiced archery in front of it with great dedication. He became a highly skilled archer through self-learning. 

Step 3: Guru Dakshina incident. 
When Drona saw Eklavya’s skill, he asked for Guru Dakshina. Eklavya, considering Drona as his guru, offered his right thumb without hesitation, which affected his archery ability. 

Step 4: Analysis of options. 
(A) Incorrect — He was not Drona’s favourite student. 
(B) Incorrect — He did not belong to Kuru lineage. 
(C) Correct — He offered his right thumb as Guru Dakshina. 
(D) Incorrect — He was not a co-student or friend of Arjuna. 

Step 5: Conclusion. 
Thus, the correct statement is option (C). 

Final Answer: Eklavya offered his right thumb to Drona as Guru Dakshina.