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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 god is known as the god of the wind in Hindu mythology?

  1. Agni

  2. Varuna

  3. Vayu

  4. Prithvi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vayu is the god of the wind in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with a white beard and a white horse.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of the earth in Hindu mythology?

  1. Agni

  2. Varuna

  3. Vayu

  4. Prithvi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Prithvi is the god of the earth in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a brown-skinned goddess with a green sari and a lotus flower in her hand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Bodhisattva who is often depicted as a young boy holding a lotus flower?

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Manjushri

  3. Maitreya

  4. Samantabhadra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Manjushri is often depicted as a young boy holding a lotus flower, which symbolizes purity and wisdom.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Bodhisattva who is often depicted as a female figure with multiple arms?

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Manjushri

  3. Maitreya

  4. Samantabhadra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Avalokiteshvara is often depicted as a female figure with multiple arms, each holding different objects that symbolize her compassion and ability to help all beings.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Bodhisattva who is often depicted as a fierce and wrathful figure?

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Manjushri

  3. Maitreya

  4. Vajrapani
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vajrapani is often depicted as a fierce and wrathful figure who protects the Buddha and his teachings from harm.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Bodhisattva who is often depicted as a beautiful young woman?

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Manjushri

  3. Maitreya

  4. Tara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tara is often depicted as a beautiful young woman who is revered as a savior and protector of all beings.

Multiple choice

Which Guna is associated with darkness, ignorance, and inertia?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamas is the Guna of darkness, ignorance, and inertia. It is associated with laziness, dullness, and a lack of motivation.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god of death?

  1. Yama

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Yama is the Hindu god of death and the underworld.

Multiple choice

What is the role of purusha in the universe?

  1. It is the observer of the universe

  2. It is the creator of the universe

  3. It is the sustainer of the universe

  4. It is the destroyer of the universe
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Purusha is the observer of the universe. It is not involved in the creation, sustenance, or destruction of the universe.

Multiple choice

What is the primary deity worshipped during Chhath Puja?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Lord Krishna

  4. Surya, the Sun God
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhath Puja is dedicated to the worship of Surya, the Sun God, and his wife, Usha.

Multiple choice

Who is the creator god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brahma is the creator god in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a four-headed god with a white beard and a lotus flower in his hand.

Multiple choice

Who is the preserver god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is the preserver god in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms and a conch shell, a discus, a mace, and a lotus flower in his hands.

Multiple choice

Who is the destroyer god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is the destroyer god in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a white-skinned god with three eyes and a crescent moon on his forehead. He is also known as the Lord of Dance.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Explanation

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with four arms and a lotus flower in her hand.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with four arms and a veena (a stringed instrument) in her hand.