Indian Epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata
Test your knowledge of India's greatest epics - the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Questions cover major characters, events, locations, and themes from these classical masterpieces of Indian literature.
Questions
Which epic is considered the oldest surviving major work of Indian literature?
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Bhagavad Gita
- Upanishads
Who is the central character of the Mahabharata?
- Rama
- Krishna
- Arjuna
- Yudhishthira
What is the name of the battle that forms the central conflict of the Mahabharata?
- Battle of Kurukshetra
- Battle of Lanka
- Battle of Panipat
- Battle of Plassey
Which character in the Mahabharata is known as the 'God of War'?
- Krishna
- Arjuna
- Bhima
- Karna
Who is the author of the Bhagavad Gita?
- Valmiki
- Vyasa
- Krishna
- Arjuna
What is the main theme of the Bhagavad Gita?
- Dharma
- Karma
- Moksha
- Bhakti
Which epic is known for its story of a prince who goes on a quest to rescue his wife from a demon king?
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Bhagavad Gita
- Upanishads
Who is the antagonist in the Ramayana?
- Ravana
- Kumbhakarna
- Vibhishana
- Indrajit
Which character in the Ramayana is known for his devotion to Lord Rama?
- Hanuman
- Lakshmana
- Bharata
- Shatrughna
What is the name of the city where Lord Rama ruled?
- Ayodhya
- Lanka
- Mathura
- Dwarka
Which epic is known for its story of a group of five brothers who fight against their cousins for their rightful kingdom?
- Ramayana
- Mahabharata
- Bhagavad Gita
- Upanishads
Who is the eldest of the Pandava brothers?
- Yudhishthira
- Bhima
- Arjuna
- Nakula
Which character in the Mahabharata is known for his strength and prowess with the mace?
- Bhima
- Arjuna
- Yudhishthira
- Nakula
Who is the teacher and guide of the Pandavas?
- Krishna
- Vyasa
- Drona
- Bhishma
Which character in the Mahabharata is known for his skill with the bow and arrow?
- Arjuna
- Bhima
- Yudhishthira
- Nakula