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

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Saturn
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The Sun is often associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, symbolizing the source of life and energy.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the founder of Hinduism?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Krishna

  5. Rama
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Hinduism does not have a single founder, but it is believed to have evolved over time from a variety of religious traditions.

Multiple choice

In which Indian epic is the story of the demon king Ravana, who is depicted as having ten heads and twenty arms?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads
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The story of the demon king Ravana, who is depicted as having ten heads and twenty arms, is found in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of preservation and protection?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Lakshmi
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Explanation

Vishnu, the god of preservation and protection, is often depicted as a blue-skinned deity with four arms.

Multiple choice

In the Hindu epic "Ramayana", who embarked on a quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Hanuman

  4. Sugriva
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Rama, along with his brother Lakshmana and the monkey god Hanuman, embarked on a quest to rescue Sita from Ravana.

Multiple choice

In ancient Indian mythology, what was the name of the demon who was believed to bring curses upon people?

  1. Rakshasa

  2. Yaksha

  3. Gandharva

  4. Apsara
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Rakshasa is a fearsome demon in ancient Indian mythology who is believed to bring curses upon people. He is often depicted as having a hideous appearance, with sharp teeth and claws.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted with a lotus flower in their hand?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Saraswati
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Explanation

Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is often depicted holding a lotus flower, which represents purity, beauty, and abundance.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted with a trishula, or three-pronged spear?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Saraswati
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Shiva, the god of destruction and transformation, is often depicted with a trishula, which represents his power to destroy ignorance and negativity.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted with a chakra, or discus?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Saraswati
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Explanation

Vishnu, the god of preservation, is often depicted with a chakra, which represents his power to maintain cosmic order and balance.

Multiple choice

In ancient India, the veena, a stringed instrument, was considered to be the instrument of which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Saraswati
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The veena was considered to be the instrument of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who was the god of preservation and protection?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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Explanation

Vishnu was the Hindu god of preservation and protection, often depicted as a blue-skinned deity with four arms.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the god of death and the underworld?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Yama
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In Hindu mythology, Yama is the god of death and the underworld. He is often depicted as a fearsome figure with a blue face and a red beard.

Multiple choice

In Sikh mythology, what is the name of the spirit that is said to guide the souls of the dead to the afterlife?

  1. Guru Nanak

  2. Guru Gobind Singh

  3. Bhai Gurdas

  4. Bhai Lehna
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In Sikh mythology, Guru Nanak is the spirit that is said to guide the souls of the dead to the afterlife. He is the founder of the Sikh religion and is considered to be a divine teacher.

Multiple choice

In the ancient Indian creation myth of the Rig Veda, what is the name of the primordial god who creates the universe from his own body?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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In the ancient Indian creation myth of the Rig Veda, Brahma is the primordial god who creates the universe from his own body.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian god is associated with the creation of the world from his own body?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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In ancient Indian mythology, Brahma is the god associated with the creation of the world from his own body.