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Hindu Deities and Epics

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Hindu mythology involves a vast pantheon of deities, including Vishnu and his avatars, alongside epic narratives. This topic explores Puranas, celestial sages, and legendary kings. These questions form a crucial part of the general awareness section in SSC and state exams.

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Hindu Deities and Epics Questions

Multiple choice

According to Hindu mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Indra?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter
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In Hindu mythology, Indra is associated with the planet Jupiter, which is often referred to as 'Indra Graha' or 'Brihaspati'.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Yama?

  1. Saturn

  2. Mars

  3. Venus

  4. Mercury
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In Hindu mythology, Saturn is associated with the god Yama, who is often depicted as the god of death and the underworld.

Multiple choice

According to Hindu mythology, which celestial body is associated with the goddess Saraswati?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Venus

  3. Moon

  4. Mercury
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In Hindu mythology, Jupiter is associated with the goddess Saraswati, who is often depicted as the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major deity worshipped in the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Indra

  4. Mother Goddess
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Vishnu, Indra, and Mother Goddess were major deities worshipped in the Indus Valley Civilization, while Shiva is not known to have been a significant deity.

Multiple choice

Which Indian television show features a character named Naagin, who is associated with astrology and supernatural powers?

  1. Naagin

  2. Kundali Bhagya

  3. Jyotish Shastra

  4. Bigg Boss
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Naagin is a popular Indian television show that features a female protagonist who is a shape-shifting serpent with supernatural powers and is associated with astrology.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, who is the creator of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the members of the holy trinity, along with Vishnu and Shiva.

Multiple choice

Who is the monkey god in Indian mythology?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Ganesha

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera
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Hanuman is a Hindu god and an ardent devotee of Rama. He is also one of the central characters of the epic Ramayana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon king who is defeated by Vishnu in the story of the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king of Lanka and the main antagonist of the Ramayana. He is defeated by Vishnu in his incarnation as Rama.

Multiple choice

Which Indian myth tells the story of the creation of the world from the churning of the ocean of milk?

  1. The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

  2. The Birth of Brahma

  3. The Descent of Ganga

  4. The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
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The Churning of the Ocean of Milk is a Hindu myth that tells the story of the creation of the world from the churning of the ocean of milk by the gods and demons.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the elephant-headed god in Indian mythology?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Karthikeya

  3. Kubera

  4. Varuna
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Ganesha is the elephant-headed god in Indian mythology and is considered to be the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good luck.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god of love in Indian mythology?

  1. Kamadeva

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Kamadeva is the god of love in Indian mythology and is often depicted as a young, handsome man armed with a bow and arrow.

Multiple choice

Which Indian myth tells the story of the descent of the goddess Ganga from heaven to earth?

  1. The Descent of Ganga

  2. The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

  3. The Birth of Brahma

  4. The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati
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The Descent of Ganga is a Hindu myth that tells the story of the descent of the goddess Ganga from heaven to earth.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god of death in Indian mythology?

  1. Yama

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Yama is the god of death in Indian mythology and is often depicted as a fearsome figure with a buffalo head and a noose in his hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Indian mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Indian mythology and is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a lotus flower.

Multiple choice

Which Indian myth tells the story of the marriage of Shiva and Parvati?

  1. The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati

  2. The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

  3. The Birth of Brahma

  4. The Descent of Ganga
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The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati is a Hindu myth that tells the story of the marriage of the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati.