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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

What do women do after eating the Karwa Chauth ki Thali?

  1. They pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

  2. They pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

  3. They pray to Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati.

  4. They pray to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Riddhi.
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After eating the Karwa Chauth ki Thali, women pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of dosha in Indian astrology?

  1. Vata

  2. Pitta

  3. Kapha

  4. Rahu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three doshas or humors that govern a person's physical and mental characteristics, while Rahu is a malefic planet in Indian astrology.

Multiple choice

The concept of Brahman is often associated with:

  1. The Absolute

  2. The Creator

  3. The Preserver

  4. The Destroyer
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Brahman is often referred to as the Absolute, the ultimate reality that is beyond all limitations and distinctions.

Multiple choice

Which god is worshipped during Pongal?

  1. Surya

  2. Indra

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu
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Surya, the sun god, is worshipped during Pongal. He is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous rod puppet character in Indian puppetry?

  1. Punch

  2. Judy

  3. Rama

  4. Ravana
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rama is a popular rod puppet character in Indian puppetry, often depicted as the protagonist in stories based on the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

Which Tantric tradition is known for its emphasis on the worship of Shiva?

  1. Shaktism

  2. Vaishnavism

  3. Shaivism

  4. Advaita Vedanta
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Explanation

Shaivism is a Tantric tradition that emphasizes the worship of Shiva, one of the primary deities in the Hindu pantheon. It seeks to cultivate devotion, surrender, and union with Shiva.

Multiple choice

The 'Dashavatara' puppet theater of Odisha is known for its:

  1. Ten incarnations of Vishnu

  2. Ten incarnations of Shiva

  3. Ten incarnations of Brahma

  4. Ten incarnations of Indra
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'Dashavatara' puppet theater is known for its ten incarnations of Vishnu.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Surya?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Venus
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Surya is the Hindu god of the sun, and is often depicted riding a chariot drawn by seven horses.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Shani?

  1. Saturn

  2. Jupiter

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus
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Shani is the Hindu god of Saturn, and is often depicted as a dark-skinned man with a long beard.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Budha?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter
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Budha is the Hindu god of Mercury, and is often depicted as a young man with a beard and a staff.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Shukra?

  1. Venus

  2. Mercury

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter
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Shukra is the Hindu god of Venus, and is often depicted as a beautiful woman with a lotus flower.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Rahu?

  1. North Node of the Moon

  2. South Node of the Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter
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Rahu is often depicted as a serpent, which is associated with the North Node of the Moon.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Yama?

  1. Saturn

  2. Jupiter

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus
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Yama is often depicted as a dark-skinned man with a long beard and a staff, and is associated with the planet Saturn.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Chandra?

  1. Moon

  2. Sun

  3. Mars

  4. Venus
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Chandra is the Hindu god of the moon, and is often depicted as a white-skinned man with a crescent moon on his head.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Vayu?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Saturn

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus
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Vayu is often depicted as a blue-skinned man with a beard and a staff, and is associated with the planet Jupiter.