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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 celestial body is often associated with the god Surya in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Venus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Surya, the sun god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

Multiple choice

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Chandra in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Venus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandra, the moon god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

Multiple choice

In the story of 'The Great Sacrifice', what did the sage Dadhichi sacrifice to create the weapon that killed the demon Vritra?

  1. His head

  2. His heart

  3. His bones

  4. His blood
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dadhichi sacrificed his bones to create the Vajra, a powerful weapon used by Indra to slay the demon Vritra.

Multiple choice

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Agni in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Fire

  4. Venus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Agni, the fire god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

Multiple choice

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Varuna in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Water

  4. Venus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Varuna, the water god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

Multiple choice

In the story of 'The Birth of Kartikeya', how was the god Kartikeya born?

  1. From the union of Shiva and Parvati

  2. From the union of Vishnu and Lakshmi

  3. From the union of Brahma and Saraswati

  4. From the union of Indra and Ahalya
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kartikeya was born from the union of Shiva and Parvati, and he is known as the god of war and victory.

Multiple choice

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Vayu in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Wind

  4. Venus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vayu, the wind god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

Multiple choice

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Kubera in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Wealth

  4. Venus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kubera, the god of wealth, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

Multiple choice

In the story of 'The Churning of the Ocean', what emerged from the ocean along with Amrita?

  1. Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth)

  2. Shiva (God of Destruction)

  3. Vishnu (God of Preservation)

  4. Dhanvantari (God of Medicine)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dhanvantari, the god of medicine, emerged from the ocean along with Amrita, the elixir of immortality.

Multiple choice

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Yama in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Death

  4. Venus
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yama, the god of death, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

Multiple choice

In the story of 'The Great Sacrifice', what did the sage Dadhichi sacrifice to create the weapon that killed the demon Vritra?

  1. His head

  2. His heart

  3. His bones

  4. His blood
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Dadhichi sacrificed his bones to create the Vajra, a powerful weapon used by Indra to slay the demon Vritra.

Multiple choice

In Hinduism, what symbol is associated with the god Vishnu?

  1. Chakra

  2. Om

  3. Swastika

  4. Lotus
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Explanation

The Chakra, a spinning wheel, is a symbol associated with the god Vishnu, representing the cycles of life and the universe.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prominent deity mentioned in the Rigveda?

  1. Indra

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Brahma
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Explanation

Indra is a prominent deity mentioned in the Rigveda. He is the god of thunder, rain, and war.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a prominent deity mentioned in the Upanishads?

  1. Brahman

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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Explanation

Brahman is a prominent deity mentioned in the Upanishads. It is the ultimate reality and the source of all existence.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is known as the embodiment of Karuna?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Avalokiteshvara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Avalokiteshvara is a Hindu deity who is known as the embodiment of Karuna.