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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

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of destruction and transformation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Lakshmi
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Shiva was the Hindu god of destruction and transformation. He was also known as the Lord of Dance and was often depicted with a third eye on his forehead.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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Shiva is often depicted as a blue-skinned man with four arms, holding a trident, a drum, a deer, and an axe.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is often depicted as a woman with multiple arms, riding a lion or a tiger?

  1. Durga

  2. Kali

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Saraswati
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Durga is often depicted as a woman with multiple arms, riding a lion or a tiger, and holding various weapons.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is often depicted as a man with an elephant's head?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Ganesha is often depicted as a man with an elephant's head and a pot belly, and is considered to be the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a lotus flower, and a mace?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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Lakshmi is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a lotus flower, and a mace, and is considered to be the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is often depicted as a man with a blue body and four arms, holding a trident, a conch shell, a discus, and a lotus flower?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha
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Vishnu is often depicted as a man with a blue body and four arms, holding a trident, a conch shell, a discus, and a lotus flower, and is considered to be the preserver of the universe.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a book, a vina (musical instrument), a rosary, and a water pot?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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Saraswati is often depicted as a woman with four arms, holding a book, a vina (musical instrument), a rosary, and a water pot, and is considered to be the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is often depicted as a man with a white beard and four arms, holding a staff, a water pot, a book, and a kamandalu (water vessel)?

  1. Brahma

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Ganesha
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Brahma is often depicted as a man with a white beard and four arms, holding a staff, a water pot, a book, and a kamandalu (water vessel), and is considered to be the creator of the universe.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which deity is often depicted as the cosmic dancer?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva, the god of destruction and transformation, is frequently portrayed as Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, symbolizing the rhythmic cycles of creation and dissolution.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian god was known as the lord of music and dance?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva, one of the three main gods in Hinduism, is known as the lord of music and dance.

Multiple choice

In ancient Indian mythology, what was the name of the celestial musician who is said to have created the ragas, the melodic frameworks of Indian classical music?

  1. Narada

  2. Tansen

  3. Baiju Bawra

  4. Amir Khusro
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Narada, the celestial musician in Hindu mythology, is credited with creating the ragas, the melodic frameworks of Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

In Hindu art, what color is often associated with the god Vishnu?

  1. Blue

  2. Red

  3. Green

  4. Yellow
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Blue is often associated with the god Vishnu in Hindu art, symbolizing his cosmic nature and his role as the preserver of the universe.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what was the name of the giant demon who was defeated by the god Vishnu?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana was a giant demon in Hindu mythology who was defeated by the god Vishnu.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Shiva?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Saturn
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The Moon is often depicted as an ornament adorning the head of Lord Shiva, symbolizing his connection to the celestial realm.

Multiple choice

In Indian mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Vishnu?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Saturn
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The Sun is often associated with Lord Vishnu, who is considered the preserver and protector of the universe.