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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 goddess is often depicted with a snake as her vahana?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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Explanation

Manasa, the goddess of snakes, is often depicted riding on a snake, which symbolizes her power over these creatures.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the chakra (discus) in Indian sculpture and carving?

  1. It is a symbol of Vishnu's power and authority

  2. It is used in religious ceremonies and rituals

  3. It is a weapon used by Vishnu to destroy evil

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The chakra is a symbol of Vishnu's power, authority, and religious significance and is often depicted in his hands or as a symbol of his divine power.

Multiple choice

Which animal is considered to be the vahana of the god Agni?

  1. Ram

  2. Goat

  3. Horse

  4. Lion
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The ram is the vahana of Agni, the god of fire, and is often depicted carrying him through the heavens.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with communication and knowledge?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Explanation

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and communication. She is often depicted holding a veena, a stringed musical instrument, and a book.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, the Moon is associated with which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Chandra
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Explanation

Chandra, also known as Soma, is the Hindu god of the Moon and is associated with fertility, growth, and prosperity.

Multiple choice

Which Indian folk tale features the Moon as a character?

  1. The Panchatantra

  2. The Jataka Tales

  3. The Mahabharata

  4. The Ramayana
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Explanation

The Jataka Tales, a collection of Buddhist stories, features the Moon as a character in several stories. In one story, the Moon is depicted as a wise and just judge who settles a dispute between two animals.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian lunar deity who is associated with healing and rejuvenation?

  1. Chandra

  2. Surya

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Chandra, the Indian lunar deity, is associated with healing and rejuvenation. He is often depicted as a young, handsome man with a crescent moon on his head. Chandra is believed to have the power to heal the sick and to restore youth and vitality.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is often depicted holding a conch shell, a chakra, a mace, and a lotus flower?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Vishnu is often depicted holding a conch shell, a chakra, a mace, and a lotus flower, which represent his different attributes and powers.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is often depicted as riding a bull and is associated with strength and power?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is often depicted as riding a bull and is associated with strength and power.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is often depicted as riding a swan and is associated with knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Brahma is often depicted as riding a swan and is associated with knowledge and wisdom.

Multiple choice

In Indian Cosmology, what is the term for the cosmic egg from which the universe originated?

  1. Hiranyagarbha

  2. Brahmanda

  3. Vishnu

  4. Shiva
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Hiranyagarbha, meaning 'golden egg', is the cosmic egg from which the creator god Brahma emerged, initiating the creation of the universe.

Multiple choice

According to Indian Cosmology, what is the concept of the three gunas that govern the universe?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas

  2. Dharma, Karma, Moksha

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  4. Hiranyagarbha, Kshirasagara, Brahmanda
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Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas are the three gunas, or qualities, that govern the universe and influence the nature of matter and consciousness.

Multiple choice

Who is the central character in the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Sita

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Ravana
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Explanation

Rama is the central character in the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic poem attributed to the sage Valmiki.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, the wife of Rama, in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Indra?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Venus
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Explanation

Jupiter is known as Brihaspati in Hindu mythology and is associated with the god Indra, the king of the gods.