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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

According to the Ramayana, what is the name of the celestial sage who helps Lord Rama cross the ocean to Lanka?

  1. Vishwamitra

  2. Vasishtha

  3. Agastya

  4. Valmiki
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Agastya, a powerful sage, helps Lord Rama cross the ocean to Lanka by calming the turbulent waters.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the constellation that represents the head of a bull?

  1. Vrisha

  2. Rohini

  3. Krittika

  4. Mrigashira
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Vrisha is the constellation that represents the head of a bull. It is also known as Taurus in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which constellation is associated with the god Vishnu?

  1. Anuradha

  2. Jyeshtha

  3. Mula

  4. Purva Ashadha
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Anuradha is the constellation that is associated with the god Vishnu. It is also known as Scorpio in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which constellation is associated with the god Shiva?

  1. Krittika

  2. Rohini

  3. Mrigashira

  4. Ardra
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Krittika is the constellation that is associated with the god Shiva. It is also known as Pleiades in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Taurus.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the constellation that represents a fish?

  1. Meena

  2. Mesha

  3. Vrishabha

  4. Mithuna
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Meena is the constellation that represents a fish. It is also known as Pisces in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Multiple choice

Which constellation is associated with the god Varuna?

  1. Shravana

  2. Dhanishtha

  3. Shatabhisha

  4. Purva Bhadra
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Shravana is the constellation that is associated with the god Varuna. It is also known as Aquila in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the constellation that represents a ram?

  1. Mesha

  2. Vrishabha

  3. Mithuna

  4. Karkataka
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Mesha is the constellation that represents a ram. It is also known as Aries in Western astronomy and is associated with the zodiac sign of the same name.

Multiple choice

Who is the antagonist in the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Indrajit

  4. Vibhishana
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Ravana is the antagonist in the Ramayana, the demon king who abducts Sita and wages war against Rama.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the name of the monkey king who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Bali

  4. Angada
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Hanuman is the monkey king who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the weapon that Rama uses to kill Ravana?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Trishula

  4. Vaishnavastra
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Rama uses the Brahmastra, a powerful weapon, to kill Ravana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the name of the character who is known for his devotion to Rama in the Ramayana?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Ravana
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Hanuman is known for his devotion to Rama in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

According to the Rigveda, which deity is associated with the creation of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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In the Rigveda, Brahma is often referred to as the creator of the universe and is associated with the concept of Hiranyagarbha, the golden embryo from which the universe emerged.

Multiple choice

According to the Vishnu Purana, which deity is associated with the preservation of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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In the Vishnu Purana, Vishnu is often referred to as the preserver of the universe and is associated with the concept of Narayana, the cosmic waters from which the universe emerged.

Multiple choice

According to the Shiva Purana, which deity is associated with the destruction of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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In the Shiva Purana, Shiva is often referred to as the destroyer of the universe and is associated with the concept of Rudra, the fierce form of Shiva.

Multiple choice

According to the Bhagavad Gita, which deity is the ultimate source of all creation?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Krishna
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In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is often referred to as the ultimate source of all creation and is associated with the concept of Brahman, the universal spirit.