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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 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.

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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.

Multiple choice

The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra are a series of rock-cut caves containing intricate sculptures and carvings. What is the primary deity worshipped in these caves?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Lakshmi

  4. Lord Ganesha
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The Elephanta Caves are primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva and contain various sculptures and carvings depicting scenes from his life and mythology.

Multiple choice

The ancient Indian astronomers believed that the universe was created by which deity?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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In Hindu mythology, the universe is believed to have been created by Brahma, the creator god. Brahma is one of the three main deities of the Hindu trinity, along with Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer). Brahma is often depicted with four heads, each representing a different Veda, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous puppet character associated with Indian music?

  1. Ramu

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Sita

  4. Hanuman
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Hanuman is a famous puppet character associated with Indian music. He is known for his devotion to Lord Rama and his role in the epic Ramayana. Hanuman puppets are often used in puppet shows based on the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, who is the god of creation, preservation, and destruction?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti, the three supreme deities of Hinduism.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, who is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.