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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 significance of the concept of 'Savitr' in Vedic mythology?

  1. God of the sun

  2. God of time

  3. God of creation

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Savitr is a significant deity in Vedic mythology who is associated with the sun, time, and creation. He is often invoked in hymns seeking blessings, protection, and guidance.

Multiple choice

In the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial chariot that carries the god Surya (the sun god)?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana

  2. Aruna's Chariot

  3. Garuda

  4. Vayu's Chariot
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aruna, the charioteer of Surya, drives the sun god's chariot across the sky each day.

Multiple choice

In the Puranas, what is the name of the celestial city where the gods reside?

  1. Amaravati

  2. Indraloka

  3. Brahmaloka

  4. Vaikuntha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Amaravati is the celestial city of the gods in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is used by Arjuna to defeat his enemies?

  1. Sudarshana Chakra

  2. Gandiva

  3. Trishula

  4. Brahmastra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gandiva is the celestial bow that is used by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial bird that helps Rama in his quest to rescue his wife Sita?

  1. Jatayu

  2. Garuda

  3. Sampati

  4. Hanuman
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jatayu is the celestial bird that helps Rama in his quest to rescue his wife Sita.

Multiple choice

In the Rigveda, what is the name of the god who is associated with the night sky?

  1. Varuna

  2. Mitra

  3. Surya

  4. Indra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Varuna is the god who is associated with the night sky in the Rigveda.

Multiple choice

In the Atharvaveda, what is the name of the charm that is used to protect against lightning?

  1. Vajra Kavacha

  2. Indra Kavacha

  3. Rudra Kavacha

  4. Agni Kavacha
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Explanation

Vajra Kavacha is the charm used to protect against lightning in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the name of the celestial abode where Krishna resides?

  1. Vaikuntha

  2. Dwarka

  3. Mathura

  4. Gokul
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Explanation

Vaikuntha is the celestial abode where Krishna resides in the Bhagavad Gita.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is used by Ravana to kidnap Sita?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana

  2. Brahmastra

  3. Trishula

  4. Sudarshana Chakra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pushpaka Vimana is the celestial weapon that is used by Ravana to kidnap Sita in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon king who kidnaps Sita in the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, kidnaps Sita, the wife of Rama, in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the divine chariot of Arjuna in the Mahabharata?

  1. Nandi

  2. Garuda

  3. Pushpaka

  4. Nala and Damayanti
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Explanation

Nandi is the name of the divine chariot of Arjuna in the Mahabharata.

Multiple choice

Who is the creator god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Brahma is the creator god in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Who is the preserver god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is the preserver god in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Who is the destroyer god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is the destroyer god in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Varaha avatar?

  1. Hiranyakashipu

  2. Hiranyaksha

  3. Ravana

  4. Kumbhakarna
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hiranyaksha was the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Varaha avatar.