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Indian Astronomy in Fantasy

Indian Astronomy in Fantasy

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial chariot that carries the god Surya (the sun god)?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana
  2. Aruna's Chariot
  3. Garuda
  4. Vayu's Chariot
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the constellation that is associated with the god Indra (the king of the gods)?

  1. Ursa Major
  2. Orion
  3. Ursa Minor
  4. Taurus
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Puranas, what is the name of the celestial city where the gods reside?

  1. Amaravati
  2. Indraloka
  3. Brahmaloka
  4. Vaikuntha
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Rigveda, what is the name of the hymn that is dedicated to the sun god Surya?

  1. Surya Sukta
  2. Savitri Sukta
  3. Vishnu Sukta
  4. Rudra Sukta
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Atharvaveda, what is the name of the charm that is used to protect against the evil eye?

  1. Nazar Battu
  2. Drishti Dosha
  3. Bhoot Pret Badha
  4. Graha Dosha
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Upanishads, what is the name of the concept that refers to the unity of the individual soul (Atman) with the universal soul (Brahman)?

  1. Moksha
  2. Karma
  3. Dharma
  4. Atman-Brahman
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is used by Arjuna to defeat his enemies?

  1. Sudarshana Chakra
  2. Gandiva
  3. Trishula
  4. Brahmastra
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial bird that helps Rama in his quest to rescue his wife Sita?

  1. Jatayu
  2. Garuda
  3. Sampati
  4. Hanuman
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the celestial sage who teaches Arjuna the art of warfare?

  1. Bhishma
  2. Drona
  3. Kripacharya
  4. Vyasa
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Puranas, what is the name of the celestial river that flows through the heavens?

  1. Ganges
  2. Yamuna
  3. Saraswati
  4. Brahmaputra
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Rigveda, what is the name of the god who is associated with the night sky?

  1. Varuna
  2. Mitra
  3. Surya
  4. Indra
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Atharvaveda, what is the name of the charm that is used to protect against lightning?

  1. Vajra Kavacha
  2. Indra Kavacha
  3. Rudra Kavacha
  4. Agni Kavacha
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Upanishads, what is the name of the concept that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

  1. Moksha
  2. Karma
  3. Dharma
  4. Samsara
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the name of the celestial abode where Krishna resides?

  1. Vaikuntha
  2. Dwarka
  3. Mathura
  4. Gokul
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is used by Ravana to kidnap Sita?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana
  2. Brahmastra
  3. Trishula
  4. Sudarshana Chakra
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