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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

What is the name of the god who punishes the wicked in Naraka (hell)?

  1. Yama

  2. Chitragupta

  3. Varuna

  4. Kubera
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Yama is the god who punishes the wicked in Naraka (hell).

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of preta (ghost) in Hindu mythology?

  1. Pisacha

  2. Vetala

  3. Bhutas

  4. Yakshas
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Yakshas are not a type of preta (ghost) in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who rules over the underworld in Buddhist mythology?

  1. Mara

  2. Yama

  3. Chitragupta

  4. Varuna
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Mara is the demon who rules over the underworld in Buddhist mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the bodhisattva who helps the dead cross the river Vaitarani in Buddhist mythology?

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Manjushri

  3. Vajrapani

  4. Maitreya
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Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva who helps the dead cross the river Vaitarani in Buddhist mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who rules over the underworld in Jain mythology?

  1. Mara

  2. Yama

  3. Chitragupta

  4. Varuna
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Mara is the demon who rules over the underworld in Jain mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu month that corresponds to the period from mid-June to mid-July?

  1. Ashadha

  2. Shravana

  3. Bhadra

  4. Ashvina
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Ashadha is the fourth month of the Hindu calendar and corresponds to the period from mid-June to mid-July.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the sage who received the divine prophecies?

  1. Bhrigu

  2. Vashishtha

  3. Atri

  4. Kashyapa
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Bhrigu was the sage who received the divine prophecies from Lord Vishnu.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first prophecy?

  1. The Birth of Lord Vishnu

  2. The Creation of the Universe

  3. The Destruction of the Universe

  4. The End of Kali Yuga
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The first prophecy received by Bhrigu was about the birth of Lord Vishnu.

Multiple choice

Which prophecy foretold the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. The Birth of Lord Vishnu

  2. The Incarnation of Lord Vishnu

  3. The Descent of Lord Vishnu

  4. The End of Kali Yuga
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Explanation

The prophecy that foretold the birth of Lord Krishna was called 'The Incarnation of Lord Vishnu'.

Multiple choice

Which prophecy foretold the destruction of the universe?

  1. The Birth of Lord Vishnu

  2. The Creation of the Universe

  3. The Destruction of the Universe

  4. The End of Kali Yuga
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Explanation

The prophecy that foretold the destruction of the universe was called 'The Destruction of the Universe'.

Multiple choice

Which prophecy foretold the end of Kali Yuga?

  1. The Birth of Lord Vishnu

  2. The Creation of the Universe

  3. The Destruction of the Universe

  4. The End of Kali Yuga
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Explanation

The prophecy that foretold the end of Kali Yuga was called 'The End of Kali Yuga'.

Multiple choice

Which omen foretold the birth of Lord Rama?

  1. The Appearance of a Comet

  2. The Eclipse of the Sun

  3. The Earthquake

  4. The Flood
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The omen that foretold the birth of Lord Rama was the appearance of a comet.

Multiple choice

Which omen foretold the death of Ravana?

  1. The Appearance of a Comet

  2. The Eclipse of the Sun

  3. The Earthquake

  4. The Flood
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The omen that foretold the death of Ravana was the eclipse of the sun.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with the consumption of meat and alcohol?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Krishna
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In Hindu mythology, Shiva is often depicted as a fierce and powerful deity who is associated with the consumption of meat and alcohol, representing his untamed and unpredictable nature.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Sikh religious symbol?

  1. Khanda

  2. Kara

  3. Kirpan

  4. Kesh
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Explanation

The Sikh religious symbol is the Khanda, which consists of a double-edged sword, a circle, and two crossed swords.