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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 Upanishad contains the 'Aum' or 'Om' symbol, considered sacred in Hinduism?

  1. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  2. Chandogya Upanishad

  3. Mandukya Upanishad

  4. Katha Upanishad
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mandukya Upanishad extensively explores the significance of the 'Aum' or 'Om' symbol, emphasizing its sacredness and its representation of the ultimate reality.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common deity in the Tantras?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Devi

  4. Ganesha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ganesha is not a common deity in the Tantras. The most common deities in the Tantras are Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the supreme god in the Hindu pantheon?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Brahma is considered the creator of the universe and is often depicted with four heads, representing the four Vedas, the sacred Hindu texts.

Multiple choice

Who is the preserver and protector of the universe in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is known as the preserver and protector of the universe. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a mace, and a lotus flower.

Multiple choice

Which deity is associated with destruction and transformation in the Hindu trinity?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is known as the destroyer and transformer. He is often depicted as a fierce god with a third eye on his forehead and a crescent moon in his hair.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of thunder and rain in Indian mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indra is the god of thunder, rain, and war. He is often depicted as a powerful warrior riding an elephant named Airavata.

Multiple choice

Which goddess is known as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Explanation

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a lotus flower, holding a pot of gold coins.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman playing a veena, a stringed instrument.

Multiple choice

Which goddess is known as the fierce protector and warrior goddess?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Durga is the fierce protector and warrior goddess. She is often depicted as a powerful woman riding a lion, holding various weapons in her hands.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of destruction, time, and death?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kali is the goddess of destruction, time, and death. She is often depicted as a fierce and powerful woman with a dark complexion and a garland of skulls around her neck.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera
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Explanation

Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles. He is often depicted as a pot-bellied god with a large head and four arms.

Multiple choice

Who is the monkey god known for his strength, loyalty, and devotion to Lord Rama?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hanuman is the monkey god known for his strength, loyalty, and devotion to Lord Rama. He is often depicted as a powerful monkey with a red face and a long tail.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the war god and commander-in-chief of the celestial army?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Karthikeya is the war god and commander-in-chief of the celestial army. He is often depicted as a young warrior riding a peacock.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of wealth and prosperity, often associated with the yaksha race?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kubera is the god of wealth and prosperity, often associated with the yaksha race. He is often depicted as a pot-bellied god with a long beard and a crown on his head.

Multiple choice

Which goddess is known as the river goddess and the personification of the sacred Ganges River?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Kaveri
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Explanation

Ganga is the goddess of the Ganges River, considered sacred in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman riding a crocodile or a makara, a mythical sea creature.