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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 Nakshatra is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya
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Mrigashira is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mercury, corresponding to the constellation of Orion.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Uttara Phalguni

  2. Hasta

  3. Chitra

  4. Swati
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Swati is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Rahu, corresponding to the constellation of Arcturus.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the Moon?

  1. Shravana

  2. Dhanishta

  3. Shatabhisha

  4. Purva Bhadra
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Dhanishta is the Nakshatra associated with the Moon, corresponding to the constellation of Delphinus.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya
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Mrigashira is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mercury, corresponding to the constellation of Orion.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the mountain where the gods reside?

  1. Mount Kailash

  2. Mount Meru

  3. Mount Everest

  4. Mount Olympus
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Mount Meru is the Hindu mountain where the gods reside, and it is said to be the center of the universe.

Multiple choice

The word 'Bharatanatyam' is derived from the names of which three deities?

  1. Bharata, Nataraja, and Shiva

  2. Bharata, Vishnu, and Brahma

  3. Bharata, Lakshmi, and Saraswati

  4. Bharata, Ganesha, and Kartikeya
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The word 'Bharatanatyam' is derived from the names of three deities: Bharata, Nataraja, and Shiva.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the demon king who abducts Sita?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who abducts Sita, the wife of Rama, in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the monkey god who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Vali

  4. Angada
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Hanuman is the monkey god who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita from Ravana in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the weapon that Arjuna uses to kill Karna?

  1. Gandiva

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Brahmastra

  4. Trishula
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Arjuna uses the Anjalika weapon to kill Karna in the Mahabharata.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the golden deer that distracts Rama and Lakshmana from Sita?

  1. Maricha

  2. Subahu

  3. Khara

  4. Ravana
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Maricha is the golden deer that distracts Rama and Lakshmana from Sita in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

According to Vedic texts, what is the name of the celestial realm where the gods reside?

  1. Svarga

  2. Dyuloka

  3. Antariksha

  4. Rasatala
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Svarga, also known as Dyuloka, is the celestial realm in Vedic mythology where the gods and other divine beings reside. It is often described as a place of eternal happiness, light, and abundance.

Multiple choice

Which Vedic deity is associated with the concept of space and the vastness of the universe?

  1. Varuna

  2. Indra

  3. Surya

  4. Agni
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Varuna is the Vedic deity associated with the concept of space, the vastness of the universe, and the cosmic order. He is often depicted as the guardian of the heavens and the upholder of cosmic laws.

Multiple choice

According to Vedic texts, what is the name of the region below the Earth?

  1. Rasatala

  2. Atala

  3. Vitala

  4. Sutala
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Rasatala is the region below the Earth in Vedic cosmology. It is often described as a place of darkness, mystery, and the abode of various supernatural beings.

Multiple choice

According to Vedic texts, what is the name of the cosmic being who personifies the universe?

  1. Purusha

  2. Prajapati

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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Purusha is the cosmic being who personifies the universe in Vedic mythology. He is often depicted as a giant, primordial being from whose body the various elements and forces of the universe emerged.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which god is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Lakshmi
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Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and beauty, is often associated with the planet Venus, which is considered a symbol of her radiance and grace.