Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following is not an avatar of Vishnu?

  1. Narayana

  2. Nandi

  3. Prithu

  4. Mohini

  5. Narasimha

  6. Kapila
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Among the options, Nandi is not an avatar of Vishnu. Nandi is the bull and vehicle of Lord Shiva, while the others (Narayana, Prithu, Mohini, Narasimha, Kapila) are all recognized avatars or incarnations associated with Vishnu in Hindu mythology.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the various avatars of Vishnu. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Narayana - This option is correct. Narayana is one of the avatars of Vishnu, often referred to as the supreme form of Vishnu.

Option B) Nandi - This option is incorrect. Nandi is not an avatar of Vishnu. Nandi is a bull and is considered the vehicle or mount of Lord Shiva.

Option C) Prithu - This option is incorrect. Prithu is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who appeared as a king in ancient Hindu scriptures.

Option D) Mohini - This option is incorrect. Mohini is an avatar of Vishnu. Mohini is described as a female form of Vishnu, who appeared to fulfill a specific purpose.

Option E) Narasimha - This option is incorrect. Narasimha is an avatar of Vishnu. Narasimha is depicted as a half-lion and half-man form of Vishnu.

Option F) Kapila - This option is incorrect. Kapila is an avatar of Vishnu. Kapila is considered the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy.

The correct answer is B) Nandi. Nandi is not an avatar of Vishnu.

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