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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

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and beauty.

Multiple choice

In the Matsya Purana, which divine figure appears as a fish to warn King Manu of an impending flood?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Matsya Purana, Vishnu incarnates as a fish to guide King Manu and his family to safety during a devastating flood.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the giant fish that carries King Manu and the seven sages to safety during the flood in the Matsya Purana?

  1. Matsya

  2. Kurma

  3. Varaha

  4. Narsimha
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Matsya, the giant fish, is the incarnation of Vishnu who rescues King Manu and the seven sages from the flood.

Multiple choice

In the Rigveda, which hymn describes the great flood that submerged the earth?

  1. Hymn of Creation

  2. Hymn of the Waters

  3. Hymn of the Sun

  4. Hymn of Indra
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Explanation

The Rigveda's Hymn of the Waters recounts the story of a great flood that covered the earth, destroying all life except for a few survivors.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who causes the flood in the story of Manu and the Great Flood?

  1. Hayagriva

  2. Hiranyakashipu

  3. Hiranyaksha

  4. Ravana
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Hayagriva, the horse-headed demon, steals the Vedas from Brahma and causes a flood to destroy the world.

Multiple choice

Which Indian flood myth features a divine figure who descends from the heavens to destroy evil and restore order?

  1. The Matsya Purana

  2. The Rigveda

  3. The Mahabharata

  4. The Ramayana
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In the Ramayana, Vishnu incarnates as Rama to defeat the demon king Ravana and restore order to the world.

Multiple choice

Which tribe in India is known for its creation myth involving a giant bird called Jatayu?

  1. Gond

  2. Bhil

  3. Santhal

  4. Naga
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The Gond tribe of Central India has a creation myth that involves a giant bird named Jatayu, who is believed to have helped Lord Vishnu in his battle against the demon king Ravana.

Multiple choice

In the mythology of the Bhil tribe, who is considered to be the creator of the world?

  1. Bhagwan

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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In the Bhil mythology, Bhagwan is considered to be the creator of the world. He is believed to have created the universe out of chaos and is often depicted as a benevolent and all-powerful deity.

Multiple choice

Which Munda legend recounts the tale of a hero who descends into the underworld to rescue his beloved?

  1. The Descent of Birsa Munda

  2. The Underworld Journey of Jatra Munda

  3. The Hero's Quest for Love

  4. The Legend of Jatra and Maya
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The Munda legend known as "The Legend of Jatra and Maya" tells the story of a brave hero named Jatra who ventures into the underworld to rescue his beloved, Maya, from the clutches of evil forces.

Multiple choice

In the mythology of the Oraon tribe, who is considered to be the creator of the world and the giver of life?

  1. Dharmesh

  2. Bhagwan

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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In Oraon mythology, Dharmesh is revered as the creator of the world and the giver of life. He is believed to have created the universe out of chaos and is often depicted as a benevolent and all-powerful deity.

Multiple choice

In the mythology of the Koya tribe, who is believed to be the goddess of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Durga

  3. Kali

  4. Santoshi Mata
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In Koya mythology, Lakshmi is revered as the goddess of wealth and prosperity. She is believed to bring good fortune and abundance to those who worship her and is often depicted as a beautiful and benevolent deity.

Multiple choice

In the mythology of the Gond tribe, who is believed to be the god of thunder and rain?

  1. Indra

  2. Shiva

  3. Varuna

  4. Parjanya
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In Gond mythology, Parjanya is considered to be the god of thunder and rain. He is believed to control the weather and is often depicted as a powerful and majestic deity.

Multiple choice

In Santhal mythology, who is believed to be the creator of the world and the father of all living beings?

  1. Marang Buru

  2. Thakur Jiu

  3. Shiva

  4. Brahma
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In Santhal mythology, Marang Buru is considered to be the creator of the world and the father of all living beings. He is believed to have created the universe out of chaos and is often depicted as a benevolent and all-powerful deity.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, who is the god of creation, preservation, and destruction?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the creator of the universe and is often depicted with four heads and four arms.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, who is the demon king that abducts Sita, the wife of Lord Rama?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the king of Lanka and the main antagonist in the Ramayana.