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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, what is the name of the underworld?

  1. Naraka

  2. Svarga

  3. Vaikuntha

  4. Brahmaloka
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Naraka is the Hindu underworld, where the wicked are punished after death.

Multiple choice

Who is the antagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the antagonist of the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile?

  1. Dandaka Forest

  2. Chitrakoot Forest

  3. Panchavati Forest

  4. Rishyamuka Forest
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Dandaka Forest is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Angada

  4. Jambavan
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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 demon king who is killed by Rama?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king who is killed by Rama.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the city that Rama rules after he is crowned king?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Kishkindha

  3. Lanka

  4. Mathura
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Ayodhya is the name of the city that Rama rules after he is crowned king.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Vaishnavastra

  3. Pashupatastra

  4. Sudarshana Chakra
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Brahmastra is the name of the weapon that Rama uses to kill Ravana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the golden deer that causes Sita to be kidnapped?

  1. Maricha

  2. Subahu

  3. Khara

  4. Dushana
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Maricha is the name of the golden deer that causes Sita to be kidnapped.

Multiple choice

In which Indian epic is the story of the demon king Ravana told?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads
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The Ramayana tells the story of the demon king Ravana, who abducts Sita, the wife of Rama. Rama rescues Sita and defeats Ravana in a great battle.

Multiple choice

Which Indian epic poem tells the story of the demon king Ravana, who abducts Sita, the wife of Rama?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads
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The Ramayana tells the story of the demon king Ravana, who abducts Sita, the wife of Rama. Rama rescues Sita and defeats Ravana in a great battle.

Multiple choice

Which Indian epic poem tells the story of the demon king Ravana, who abducts Sita, the wife of Rama?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads
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The Ramayana tells the story of the demon king Ravana, who abducts Sita, the wife of Rama. Rama rescues Sita and defeats Ravana in a great battle.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, which deity is associated with eclipses?

  1. Surya (Sun)

  2. Chandra (Moon)

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu
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In Hindu mythology, Rahu and Ketu are two celestial beings who are believed to cause eclipses by swallowing the Sun or the Moon.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the elephant-headed god of wisdom?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Ganesha is the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity, often depicted with the head of an elephant.

Multiple choice

The Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga
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The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which deity is associated with the planet Saturn and is often considered the god of justice and karma?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Saturn
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In Hindu mythology, Saturn is associated with the deity Saturn and is often considered the god of justice and karma.