Making of Hindu Rashtra – Part 1

India is bringing about a lot of revolutionary changes in its education and employment sectors. A lot of Indians are happy with it too. Let me present one of the reasons below.

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET is a major entrance examination in India for students who want to study medical and dental courses. Students from any religious background are allowed to take the exam and seek admission in medical colleges. Imagine getting questions like the following and see how discrimination takes on new forms.

Question 1

In the Mahabharata, who served as the charioteer for Karna during his final, decisive battle against Arjuna?

• [ ] A) Sanjaya
• [ ] B) Kripacharya
• [ ] C) Shalya
• [ ] D) Dhristadyumna

Question 2

In the Ramayana, which specific forest served as the primary residence for Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana during their fourteen-year exile?

• [ ] A) Naimisharanya
• [ ] B) Dandakaranya
• [ ] C) Madhuvan
• [ ] D) Panchavati

Question 3

According to the Mahabharata, which of the Pandava brothers was the biological son of the deity Vayu?

• [ ] A) Yudhishthira
• [ ] B) Bhima
• [ ] C) Arjuna
• [ ] D) Nakula

Question 4

In the Ramayana, which Vanara leader was the biological son of Surya, the Sun God?

• [ ] A) Vali
• [ ] B) Angada
• [ ] C) Sugriva
• [ ] D) Jambavan

Question 5

Which powerful weapon did Ashwatthama release at the end of the Kurukshetra war to destroy the lineage of the Pandavas?

• [ ] A) Pashupatastra
• [ ] B) Narayanastra
• [ ] C) Vaishnavastra
• [ ] D) Brahmashira