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

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

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

In Sikhism, what is the name of the underworld?

  1. Narak

  2. Svarg

  3. Sach Khand

  4. Anandpur Sahib
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Narak is the Sikh underworld, where the wicked are punished after death.

Multiple choice

In Jainism, what is the name of the underworld?

  1. Naraka

  2. Svarga

  3. Moksha

  4. Samsara
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Naraka is the Jain underworld, where the wicked are punished after death.

Multiple choice

In Baha'i Faith, what is the name of the underworld?

  1. Naraka

  2. Svarga

  3. Abha Kingdom

  4. World of the Dead
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The World of the Dead is the Baha'i underworld, where the dead travel to 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

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 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

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.