History · General Awareness

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 is NOT a reason Hindus hold the cow in such high regard?

  1. Cows provide life

  2. The cow is mother

  3. Cows are valuable forms of transportation

  4. Killing is against HInduism
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In Hinduism, cows are revered as sacred symbols of life and motherhood, but they are not valued for transportation; they are often allowed to roam freely.

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In what form nature is represented in the Vedas?

  1. Water

  2. Mother

  3. Father

  4. Fire
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Vedic literature, nature is often personified and revered as a mother figure (e.g., Prithvi Mata), reflecting the deep connection and respect for the environment.

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The main deities of Chenchu people are god ________ and the goddess 'Chenchu'.

  1. Lingamayya

  2. Kalabhairava Swamy

  3. Sri Mahalakshmi Ammavaru

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chenchus have a strong belief system. They worship their deities with great devotion. Lord Eshwara among them is known as "Lingamayya", and Shakti as "Maisamma" or "Peddamma". The worship of both male and female deities is accompanied by puja during the month of "Sravan", that is from July to August.

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Shishu palvadham was created by Magh to worship

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Rama

  4. Lord Vishnu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

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The deity most praised in Rigveda is __________________.

  1. Indra

  2. Agni

  3. Mitra

  4. Varuna
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indra is the most referred to deity in the Rigveda. He is celebrated for his powers and the one who kills the great symbolic evil named Vritra who obstructs human prosperity and happiness.

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Which of the following was the characteristic feature of the religion of the ancient Tamils?

  1. Worship of Nature

  2. Worship of Mother Goddess

  3. Worship of Murugan

  4. Worship of Sun
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The worship of Murugan is a central and distinctive feature of ancient Tamil religion, as described in Sangam literature and associated with the landscape of the Kurinji region.