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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 curse that Durvasa places on Dushyanta?

  1. He will forget Shakuntala

  2. He will be turned into a stone

  3. He will be exiled from his kingdom

  4. He will die
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Durvasa curses Dushyanta that he will forget Shakuntala.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ring that Dushyanta gives to Shakuntala?

  1. The Ring of Indra

  2. The Ring of Vishnu

  3. The Ring of Shiva

  4. The Ring of Brahma
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Dushyanta gives Shakuntala the Ring of Indra as a token of his love.

Multiple choice

Who is the creator of the universe in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the creator of the universe and one of the three main gods in the Hindu trinity.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the destroyer in the Hindu trinity?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Shiva is known as the destroyer in the Hindu trinity, and he is also associated with transformation and renewal.

Multiple choice

Who is the monkey god who helps Lord Rama in his quest to rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Bharata
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Hanuman is the monkey god who helps Lord Rama in his quest to rescue Sita, and he is known for his strength, devotion, and loyalty.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the celestial weapon that Arjuna uses to defeat Bhishma in the Mahabharata?

  1. Gandiva

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Trishula

  4. Brahmastra
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Gandiva is the celestial weapon that Arjuna uses to defeat Bhishma in the Mahabharata, and it is said to be a powerful bow that was given to him by the god Agni.

Multiple choice

Which goddess is known as the protector of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and she is often depicted as a beautiful woman holding a lotus flower.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon king who is killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha?

  1. Ravana

  2. Hiranyakashipu

  3. Kumbhakarna

  4. Meghanada
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Explanation

Hiranyakashipu is the demon king who is killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha, and he is known for his arrogance and cruelty.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of love and desire in Hindu mythology?

  1. Kamadeva

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Kamadeva is the god of love and desire in Hindu mythology, and he is often depicted as a handsome young man holding a bow and arrow.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the preserver in the Hindu trinity?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Vishnu is known as the preserver in the Hindu trinity, and he is associated with protection and sustenance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the celestial vehicle of Lord Vishnu?

  1. Garuda

  2. Nandi

  3. Hamsa

  4. Mayura
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Garuda is the celestial vehicle of Lord Vishnu, and he is often depicted as a large eagle-like creature.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, and she is often depicted as a beautiful woman holding a veena, a musical instrument.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon king who is killed by Lord Rama in the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Hiranyakashipu

  3. Kumbhakarna

  4. Meghanada
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Ravana is the demon king who is killed by Lord Rama in the Ramayana, and he is known for his arrogance and cruelty.

Multiple choice

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born in which city?

  1. Mathura

  2. Vrindavan

  3. Dwarka

  4. Ayodhya
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Lord Krishna was born in the city of Mathura, which is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Which demoness did Lord Krishna kill as a baby?

  1. Putana

  2. Holika

  3. Surpanakha

  4. Tadaka
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Lord Krishna killed the demoness Putana, who was sent by Kamsa to poison him, by sucking her breast.