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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 mudra is used to represent the sword?

  1. Khadga

  2. Ardhachandra

  3. Tribhangi

  4. Kataka
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The Khadga mudra is formed by joining the tips of the thumb and the index finger, while the other fingers are extended and spread apart.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mudra that represents the shield?

  1. Khetaka

  2. Ardhachandra

  3. Tribhangi

  4. Kataka
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The Khetaka mudra is formed by joining the tips of the thumb and the ring finger, while the other fingers are extended.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mudra that represents the mridanga?

  1. Mridanga

  2. Ardhachandra

  3. Tribhangi

  4. Kataka
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The Mridanga mudra is formed by joining the tips of the thumb and the middle finger, while the other fingers are extended.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, the Trishula is the weapon of which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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The Trishula, a three-pronged spear, is the iconic weapon of Lord Shiva, symbolizing his power to destroy ignorance and evil.

Multiple choice

In Jain iconography, the Swastika is often depicted on the chest of which deity?

  1. Rishabhanatha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Parshvanatha

  4. Neminatha
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The Swastika is a symbol associated with Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara in Jainism.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, the Trishula is associated with which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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The Trishula is the iconic weapon of Lord Shiva, symbolizing his power to destroy ignorance and evil.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, the Trishula is associated with which element?

  1. Fire

  2. Water

  3. Air

  4. Earth
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The Trishula is often associated with the element of fire, symbolizing Shiva's destructive and transformative power.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Ganesha is the Hindu god of wisdom and prosperity, and he is often depicted with the head of an elephant.

Multiple choice

According to Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god of fire?

  1. Agni

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Agni is the Hindu god of fire.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon that is said to be the embodiment of evil?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon that is said to be the embodiment of evil in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

The Hindu festival of Navratri is celebrated to honor which goddess?

  1. Durga

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Saraswati

  4. Kali
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Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga, who is revered as the destroyer of evil and the protector of good.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction and transformation.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian myth tells the story of the creation of the universe from the churning of the ocean of milk?

  1. The Myth of Vishnu

  2. The Myth of Shiva

  3. The Myth of Brahma

  4. The Myth of Lakshmi
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In Hindu mythology, Vishnu is the god who churned the ocean of milk to create the universe.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian myth tells the story of the creation of the world from the body of the giant Purusha?

  1. The Myth of Vishnu

  2. The Myth of Shiva

  3. The Myth of Brahma

  4. The Myth of Purusha
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In Hindu mythology, Purusha was the giant whose body was sacrificed to create the world.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often associated with the Cycle of Rebirth?

  1. Brahma.

  2. Vishnu.

  3. Shiva.

  4. Kali.
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Vishnu, the preserver god in the Hindu trinity, is often associated with the Cycle of Rebirth. He is believed to be the one who maintains the cosmic order and ensures the continuity of life.