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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 name of the flying vehicle used by the gods in Hindu mythology?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana

  2. Garuda

  3. Hamsa

  4. Naga
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Pushpaka Vimana is the name of the flying vehicle used by the gods in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted riding a white elephant?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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Indra, the king of the gods, is often depicted riding a white elephant named Airavata.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Svarga

  2. Vaikuntha

  3. Brahmaloka

  4. Satyaloka
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Svarga is the name of the celestial city where the gods reside in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Shukra

  4. Rahu
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Shukra is the Hindu deity associated with the planet Venus.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who stole the nectar of immortality from the gods?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the name of the demon who stole the nectar of immortality from the gods.

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.