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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 is the name of the weapon that Arjuna used to kill Karna?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Trishula

  4. Vaishnavastra
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Explanation

Anjalika is the weapon that Arjuna used to kill Karna.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a weapon mentioned in the Ramayana or the Mahabharata?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Trishula

  4. Excalibur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Excalibur is a weapon from Arthurian legend, not the Ramayana or the Mahabharata.

Multiple choice

Which deity is worshipped in the Konark Sun Temple?

  1. Surya

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

The Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to Surya, the Hindu god of the Sun.

Multiple choice

Which deity is worshipped in the Sun Temple in Modhera?

  1. Surya

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

The Sun Temple in Modhera is dedicated to Surya, the Hindu god of the Sun.

Multiple choice

Which deity is worshipped in the Martand Sun Temple?

  1. Surya

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

The Martand Sun Temple is dedicated to Surya, the Hindu god of the Sun.

Multiple choice

Which deity is worshipped in the Galtaji Temple?

  1. Surya

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

The Galtaji Temple is dedicated to Surya, the Hindu god of the Sun.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon king who kidnaps Sita?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Explanation

Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who kidnaps Sita and takes her to his kingdom.

Multiple choice

Who helps Rama rescue Sita from Ravana?

  1. Lakshmana

  2. Bharata

  3. Shatrughna

  4. Hanuman
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hanuman is a monkey god who helps Rama rescue Sita from Ravana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the battle that takes place between Rama and Ravana?

  1. The Battle of Lanka

  2. The Battle of Ayodhya

  3. The Battle of Mithila

  4. The Battle of Kishkindha
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Explanation

The Battle of Lanka is the battle that takes place between Rama and Ravana.

Multiple choice

Who kills Ravana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

  4. Shatrughna
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Explanation

Rama kills Ravana in the Battle of Lanka.

Multiple choice

What happens after Rama kills Ravana?

  1. He returns to Ayodhya and is crowned king.

  2. He goes into exile for 14 years.

  3. He becomes a god.

  4. He dies.
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Explanation

After Rama kills Ravana, he returns to Ayodhya and is crowned king.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Rama's kingdom?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mithila

  3. Lanka

  4. Kishkindha
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Explanation

Ayodhya is the name of Rama's kingdom.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Indrajit

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Ravana
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Explanation

Indrajit is the demon who is killed by Lakshmana.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The bow and arrow

  2. The sword

  3. The mace

  4. The chakra
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Rama uses the bow and arrow to kill Ravana.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who helps Rama in his battle against Ravana?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is the god who helps Rama in his battle against Ravana.