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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, 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.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon king who rules over the underworld and is known for his cunning and deception?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Indrajit

  4. Vibhishana
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Ravana, the ten-headed demon king, is a central figure in the Hindu epic Ramayana. He is known for his cunning and deception, as well as his abduction of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted in modern and contemporary art as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and prosperity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Ganesha

  4. Lakshmi
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Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is widely revered in Hindu art and is often depicted in modern and contemporary art as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and prosperity, embodying the qualities of intelligence, success, and good fortune.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which deity is associated with the origin of music and dance?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Saraswati
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Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the celestial musician who plays the veena?

  1. Narada

  2. Tumburu

  3. Gandharva

  4. Apsara
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Narada is the celestial musician in Hindu mythology who plays the veena, a stringed instrument.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Vishnu, one of the three main gods in the Hindu trinity, is the preserver and protector of the universe. He is known for his incarnations, or avatars, which include Rama and Krishna, who descend to Earth to restore dharma and vanquish evil.