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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

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, and he is the demon king of Lanka who abducts Sita.

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 of Lanka who abducts Sita?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the name of the demon king of Lanka who abducts Sita.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Vishnu Astra

  3. Shiva Astra

  4. Indra Astra
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Rama uses the Brahmastra to kill Ravana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who is killed by Lakshmana?

  1. Kumbhakarna

  2. Vibhishana

  3. Indrajit

  4. Ravana
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Lakshmana kills the demon Kumbhakarna.

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What is the name of the demon who is killed by Hanuman?

  1. Kumbhakarna

  2. Vibhishana

  3. Indrajit

  4. Ravana
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Hanuman kills the demon Indrajit.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who is killed by Rama?

  1. Kumbhakarna

  2. Vibhishana

  3. Indrajit

  4. Ravana
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Rama kills the demon Ravana.

Multiple choice

What are the three gunas of Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Dharma, Artha, and Kama

  3. Moksha, Jnana, and Vairagya

  4. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
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The three gunas of Prakriti are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas, which are the qualities of goodness, passion, and darkness, respectively.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god who can transform himself into any animal?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Vishnu is the Hindu god of preservation and transformation, and he can transform himself into any animal.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god of creation, preservation, and destruction?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga
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Brahma is the name of the god of creation, preservation, and destruction in Hindu mythology.

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In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the cosmic ocean from which the universe emerged?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Kshirodakasagara
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Kshirodakasagara, also known as the 'Ocean of Milk', is described in ancient texts as the primordial ocean from which the universe originated.

Multiple choice

According to the Rigveda, what is the cosmic force that binds the universe together?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Rita
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Rita, often translated as 'cosmic order' or 'truth', is a fundamental concept in Vedic cosmology, representing the underlying principles that govern the universe.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the cosmic serpent that is said to hold the universe on its head?

  1. Shesha

  2. Vasuki

  3. Takshaka

  4. Kaliya
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Shesha, also known as Ananta, is a cosmic serpent in Hindu mythology. It is often depicted as supporting the weight of the universe on its head.

Multiple choice

According to the ancient Indian text, the Bhagavata Purana, what is the name of the cosmic form of Lord Vishnu that encompasses the entire universe?

  1. Virat Purusha

  2. Vishvarupa

  3. Trivikrama

  4. Narasimha
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Vishvarupa is the cosmic form of Lord Vishnu, often described as encompassing the entire universe and revealing the interconnectedness of all beings.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the cosmic cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction?

  1. Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva Cycle

  2. Trimurti Cycle

  3. Yuga Cycle

  4. Kalpa Cycle
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The Kalpa Cycle represents the cosmic cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction, often associated with the Hindu concept of time.