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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 divine weapon is associated with Lord Kartikeya, the god of war, and is known for its ability to pierce through armor?

  1. Vel

  2. Trishula

  3. Sudarshana Chakra

  4. Brahmastra
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Lord Kartikeya's spear, the Vel, is a powerful weapon that can pierce through even the strongest armor.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the divine chariot used by Lord Kubera, the god of wealth, to travel across the realms?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana

  2. Surya Ratha

  3. Chandra Ratha

  4. Vayu Ratha
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Lord Kubera's chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, is a magical vehicle that can fly through the air and travel to different realms.

Multiple choice

Which divine weapon is associated with Goddess Durga, the warrior goddess, and is known for its ability to slay demons?

  1. Trishula

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Brahmastra

  4. Khadga
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Goddess Durga's sword, the Khadga, is a powerful weapon that she uses to slay demons and protect the righteous.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the divine flute played by Lord Krishna, which is said to have enchanting powers?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Veena

  3. Sitar

  4. Tabla
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Lord Krishna's flute, the Bansuri, is known for its enchanting melodies that can captivate both humans and gods.

Multiple choice

What are the three gunas of Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  3. Dharma, Artha, and Kama

  4. Moksha, Jnana, and Vairagya
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The three gunas are the qualities that make up Prakriti and determine its characteristics.

Multiple choice

Which guna is associated with darkness, inertia, and ignorance?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

  4. None of the above
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Tamas is the guna that is associated with darkness, inertia, and ignorance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the sun?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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Surya is the Hindu god of the sun. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a radiant face and a golden chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the moon?

  1. Chandra

  2. Surya

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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Chandra is the Hindu god of the moon. He is often depicted as a beautiful young man with a white face and a silver chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the stars?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Nakshatra
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Nakshatra is the Hindu god of the stars. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a dark face and a golden chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the planets?

  1. Shukra

  2. Budha

  3. Guru

  4. Shani
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Shukra is the Hindu god of the planets. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a green face and a golden chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the constellations?

  1. Varuna

  2. Mitra

  3. Indra

  4. Agni
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Varuna is the Hindu god of the constellations. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a blue face and a golden chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the Milky Way?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada
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Ganga is the Hindu god of the Milky Way. She is often depicted as a beautiful young woman with a white face and a golden chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the zodiac?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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Surya is the Hindu god of the zodiac. He is often depicted as a handsome young man with a radiant face and a golden chariot.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of the eclipse?

  1. Rahu

  2. Ketu

  3. Kala

  4. Yama
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Rahu is the Hindu god of the eclipse. He is often depicted as a demon with a snake-like body and a human head.

Multiple choice

Who is the protagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Sita

  4. Hanuman
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Rama is the protagonist of the Ramayana, and the story follows his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.