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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 Hindu deity is often depicted with multiple arms and holds various weapons?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga
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Durga is often depicted with multiple arms and holds various weapons, symbolizing her power and strength.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with the planet Mars?

  1. Mangala

  2. Ketu

  3. Budha

  4. Guru
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Mangala is the Hindu deity associated with the planet Mars.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha?

  1. Hiranyakashipu

  2. Hiranyaksha

  3. Ravana

  4. Kumbhakarna
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Hiranyakashipu is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as riding a bull?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is often depicted as riding a bull named Nandi.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the celestial tree that is said to grant wishes?

  1. Kalpavriksha

  2. Parijata

  3. Mandara

  4. Ashoka
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Kalpavriksha is the name of the celestial tree that is said to grant wishes in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Budha

  2. Rahu

  3. Ketu

  4. Shukra
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Budha is the Hindu deity associated with the planet Mercury.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Vamana?

  1. Bali

  2. Ravana

  3. Kumbhakarna

  4. Hiranyakashipu
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Bali is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Vamana.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as riding a peacock?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Karthikeya
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Karthikeya is often depicted as riding a peacock.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prominent deity mentioned in the Yajurveda?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Agni

  4. Brahma
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Indra, the god of thunder and rain, is a prominent deity mentioned in the Yajurveda.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of Mandala Yantra?

  1. The Sri Yantra

  2. The Vishnu Yantra

  3. The Shiva Yantra

  4. The Kali Yantra
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The most common type of Mandala Yantra is the Sri Yantra, which is a complex geometric design that represents the universe.

Multiple choice

What are the three gunas of Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Dharma, Artha, and Kama

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  4. Purusha, Prakriti, and Mahat
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Prakriti is composed of three gunas, or qualities: Sattva (purity, goodness, and illumination), Rajas (passion, activity, and movement), and Tamas (darkness, inertia, and ignorance).

Multiple choice

Who is the supreme god in Vaishnavism?

  1. Shiva

  2. Brahma

  3. Vishnu

  4. Durga
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Explanation

Vishnu is the supreme god in Vaishnavism. He is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe.

Multiple choice

What is the role of Vishnu in Vaishnavism?

  1. He is the creator of the universe

  2. He is the preserver of the universe

  3. He is the destroyer of the universe

  4. All of the above
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Vishnu is the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the devotee in Vaishnavism?

  1. To worship Vishnu

  2. To meditate on Vishnu

  3. To serve Vishnu

  4. All of the above
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The devotee's role in Vaishnavism is to worship Vishnu, meditate on Vishnu, and serve Vishnu.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not one of the three main deities of Hinduism?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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Durga is not one of the three main deities of Hinduism, which are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.