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How many avatars of Vishnu are believed to have come down to Earth?

  1. Ten

  2. Nine

  3. Eight

  4. Eleven
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Explanation

In Hindu tradition, Lord Vishnu is believed to have descended to Earth in nine avatars (incarnations) so far: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, and Buddha. The tenth avatar, Kalki, is prophesied to appear at the end of the current age to restore dharma.

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