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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

Which of the following is a famous Hindu devotional song dedicated to Goddess Durga?

  1. Jai Durga Mai

  2. Durga Chalisa

  3. Durga Saptashati

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Jai Durga Mai, Durga Chalisa, and Durga Saptashati are all famous Hindu devotional songs dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Multiple choice

In Hinduism, eggs are often offered to which deity?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Lakshmi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Hinduism, eggs are often offered to the goddess Lakshmi, who is associated with wealth and prosperity.

Multiple choice

Which Rasi is associated with the deity Shiva?

  1. Aquarius

  2. Pisces

  3. Aries

  4. Taurus
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Explanation

Aquarius is the Rasi associated with the deity Shiva, the destroyer of the universe.

Multiple choice

Which Chakra is associated with the element of fire?

  1. Eastern

  2. Southern

  3. Western

  4. Northern
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Explanation

The Eastern Chakra is associated with the element of fire.

Multiple choice

Which Purana contains the story of the churning of the ocean of milk?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Vishnu Purana

  3. Shiva Purana

  4. Brahma Purana

  5. Markandeya Purana
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Vishnu Purana contains the story of the churning of the ocean of milk, which is a popular story in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which god obtained the nectar of immortality?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra

  5. Krishna
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Explanation

Vishnu obtained the nectar of immortality after churning the ocean of milk.

Multiple choice

What happened to the demons who tried to steal the nectar of immortality?

  1. They were killed by Vishnu

  2. They were banished to the underworld

  3. They were turned into animals

  4. They were cursed to live in poverty

  5. They were granted immortality
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Explanation

The demons who tried to steal the nectar of immortality were killed by Vishnu.

Multiple choice

How was the universe created?

  1. By Brahma

  2. By Vishnu

  3. By Shiva

  4. By the gods and goddesses

  5. By a combination of all of the above
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Explanation

The universe was created by Brahma, the creator god.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which deity is known as the preserver and protector of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Vishnu is one of the three main deities in the Hindu trinity, along with Brahma and Shiva. He is often depicted as a benevolent and compassionate god, who protects the universe from evil and chaos.

Multiple choice

In Hinduism, which deity is known as the creator and is often depicted with four heads and four arms?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Brahma is the creator deity in the Hindu trinity, often depicted with four heads and four arms, symbolizing his vast knowledge and power.

Multiple choice

In Hinduism, which deity is known as the destroyer and is often depicted with a third eye and a trident?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is the destroyer deity in the Hindu trinity, often depicted with a third eye and a trident, symbolizing his power to destroy evil and transform.

Multiple choice

Who is Arjuna?

  1. A warrior

  2. A prince

  3. A sage

  4. A god
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Explanation

Arjuna is a warrior and the main protagonist of the Bhagavad Gita.

Multiple choice

Who is Krishna?

  1. A god

  2. A sage

  3. A warrior

  4. A king
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Explanation

Krishna is a god and the main teacher in the Bhagavad Gita.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, the underworld is known as:

  1. Naraka

  2. Patal Lok

  3. Yamlok

  4. Vaikuntha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yamlok is the underworld in Hindu mythology, ruled by the god of death, Yama.

Multiple choice

Who is the ruler of Yamlok?

  1. Indra

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Yama
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Explanation

Yama is the ruler of Yamlok and is responsible for judging the souls of the dead.