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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

Who is the king of the gods in Indian mythology?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Indra is the king of the gods and the god of thunder and rain.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who is responsible for the creation of the universe?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the god of creation and is responsible for the creation of the universe.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the preserver of the universe?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Vishnu is the god of preservation and is responsible for the preservation of the universe.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of destruction in Indian mythology?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is the god of destruction and is responsible for the destruction of the universe.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the goddess of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Parvati
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Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Multiple choice

Which goddess is known as the goddess of knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Parvati
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Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of power and strength?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Parvati
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Durga is the goddess of power and strength.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the goddess who is the consort of Shiva?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Parvati
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Parvati is the goddess who is the consort of Shiva.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the god of love and desire?

  1. Kamadeva

  2. Arjuna

  3. Krishna

  4. Rama
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Kamadeva is the god of love and desire.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of death in Indian mythology?

  1. Yama

  2. Varuna

  3. Kubera

  4. Nirrti
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Yama is the god of death and is responsible for the administration of justice in the afterlife.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the god of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Yama

  2. Varuna

  3. Kubera

  4. Nirrti
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Kubera is the god of wealth and prosperity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who is the lord of the winds?

  1. Vayu

  2. Agni

  3. Surya

  4. Chandra
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Vayu is the god of the winds.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the god of fire?

  1. Vayu

  2. Agni

  3. Surya

  4. Chandra
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Agni is the god of fire.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, what is the name of the galaxy that is believed to be the abode of Lord Vishnu?

  1. Milky Way

  2. Andromeda Galaxy

  3. Sombrero Galaxy

  4. Whirlpool Galaxy
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In Indian mythology, the Milky Way is known as the "Akash Ganga" or "Heavenly River" and is considered to be the abode of Lord Vishnu, the supreme deity of the Vaishnava tradition.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is worshipped at the Vaishno Devi Temple?

  1. Goddess Lakshmi

  2. Goddess Saraswati

  3. Goddess Durga

  4. Goddess Vaishno Devi
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The Vaishno Devi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, who is considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Durga.