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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

In the mythology of Himachal Pradesh, who is the goddess associated with love, marriage, and fertility?

  1. Parvati

  2. Durga

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Himavati
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Himavati is the goddess associated with love, marriage, and fertility in the mythology of Himachal Pradesh. She is often worshipped by women seeking blessings for a happy and prosperous married life.

Multiple choice

In the mythology of Uttarakhand, who is the god associated with love, marriage, and fertility?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Kedar
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Kedar is the god associated with love, marriage, and fertility in the mythology of Uttarakhand. He is often worshipped by women seeking blessings for a happy and prosperous married life.

Multiple choice

In the mythology of Sikkim, who is the goddess associated with love, marriage, and fertility?

  1. Parvati

  2. Durga

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Tara
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Tara is the goddess associated with love, marriage, and fertility in the mythology of Sikkim. She is often worshipped by women seeking blessings for a happy and prosperous married life.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the female counterpart of a Sadhu?

  1. Sadhvi

  2. Yati

  3. Brahmachari

  4. Aryika
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Sadhvi is the female counterpart of a Sadhu in the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. Sadhvis are also required to follow a strict code of conduct, including celibacy, non-violence, and non-possession.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the religious ritual performed by Hindu wrestlers before a match, which involves touching the feet of their guru (teacher) and seeking blessings?

  1. Pooja

  2. Aarti

  3. Prasad

  4. Guru Vandana
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Guru Vandana is a Hindu religious ritual performed by wrestlers before a match. It involves touching the feet of their guru (teacher) and seeking blessings for success and protection in the competition.

Multiple choice

In the epic poem "The Mahabharata," what is the name of the god who is known as the preserver of the universe?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Vishnu is the god who is responsible for maintaining the balance of the universe.

Multiple choice

In the epic poem "The Ramayana," what is the name of the demon king who is killed by Rama?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who kidnaps Rama's wife, Sita.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Venus
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In Hindu mythology, the Sun is associated with the god Vishnu, who is often depicted as riding on Garuda, a mythical bird, while holding a conch shell and a discus.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Moon

  2. Saturn

  3. Mars

  4. Mercury
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In Hindu mythology, the Moon is associated with the god Shiva, who is often depicted with a crescent moon adorning his head or hair.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Jupiter

  2. Venus

  3. Mercury

  4. Mars
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In Hindu mythology, Jupiter is associated with the god Brahma, the creator of the universe, and is often depicted as the king of the gods.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, which celestial body is associated with the goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Venus

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn
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In Hindu mythology, Venus is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is often depicted as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and beauty.

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.