Which city was given as gurudakshina by Pandavas to Guru Dronacharya?
(1) Rawalpindi
(2) Nainital
(3) Hastinapur
(4) Gurgaon
Correct Answer : (4) The Gurgoan (Gurugram) city was given as gurudakshina by Pandavas to Guru Dronacharya.
Explanation :
As per the Hindu Mythology, Gurgaon in Haryana was given as gurudakshina by Pandavas to Guru Dronacharya and hence it came to be known as Gurugram, which in course of time have got distorted to Gurgaon.
Gurgaon was renamed as Gurugram in April 2016 by state government.
FAQ’s related to ‘Gurugram’ :
What is the nickname of Gurugram?
Gurugram has earned the nickname of Cyber City for hosting companies from across the world, mostly technical companies.
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