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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 Hindu deity is associated with destruction and transformation?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Devi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is one of the three main deities in Hinduism, known as the destroyer or transformer, who brings about cosmic cycles of creation and destruction, and is also revered as a symbol of asceticism and meditation.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Explanation

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, fortune, and beauty, often worshipped during festivals and ceremonies to bring good luck and material abundance.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, and the arts, often worshipped by students and scholars seeking intellectual and creative inspiration.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is known as the goddess of power and strength?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Durga is the Hindu goddess of power, strength, and protection, often worshipped during festivals and ceremonies to seek blessings for overcoming challenges and obstacles.

Multiple choice

In Hindu art, what is the term used to describe the divine energy or power that emanates from a deity?

  1. Shakti

  2. Atman

  3. Brahman

  4. Maya
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Explanation

The term 'shakti' is used in Hindu art to describe the divine energy or power that emanates from a deity, representing their creative and transformative force.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common attribute associated with the depiction of the Hindu god Vishnu?

  1. Conch Shell

  2. Chakra

  3. Lotus Flower

  4. Mace
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Explanation

The Hindu god Vishnu is often depicted holding a conch shell, symbolizing his divine power and authority.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms, holding a conch, a discus, a mace, and a lotus.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ganesha is the Hindu god of wealth and prosperity, often depicted with an elephant head and a potbelly.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahma is the Hindu god of knowledge and wisdom, often depicted with four heads and a white beard.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with destruction and transformation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction and transformation, often depicted with a third eye and a snake around his neck.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with love and beauty?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Lakshmi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, often depicted with four arms and a lotus flower.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Brahma is the Hindu god of knowledge and wisdom, often depicted with four heads and a white beard.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with the preservation of the universe?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is the Hindu god of preservation of the universe, often depicted with four arms and a conch, a discus, a mace, and a lotus.

Multiple choice

What are the three gunas of Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  3. Dharma, Artha, Kama

  4. Purusha, Prakriti, Mahat
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Explanation

The three gunas of Prakriti are Sattva (purity, goodness), Rajas (passion, activity), and Tamas (darkness, inertia).

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu
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Explanation

Rohini is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Venus, corresponding to the constellation of Aldebaran.