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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 legendary king is associated with Onam?

  1. Ravana

  2. Mahabali

  3. Kansa

  4. Hiranyaksha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Onam is celebrated to commemorate the annual visit of the legendary King Mahabali, who is believed to return to Kerala from the netherworld during this festival.

Multiple choice

Who is the destroyer?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Siva
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the Hindu Trimurti, Shiva is the deity responsible for destruction, which is seen as a necessary part of the cycle of creation and rebirth.

Multiple choice

Who is the preserver?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Siva
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Hindu Trimurti, Vishnu is the preserver, responsible for maintaining the cosmic order and protecting the world.

Multiple choice

Who is the creator?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Siva
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the Hindu Trimurti, Brahma is the creator deity, responsible for the creation of the universe.

Multiple choice

1.karaikkal Ammiyar

  1. A devotee of Shiva

  2. A devotee of Vishnu

  3. A devotee of Hanuman

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Karaikkal Ammiyar was one of the earliest Nayanars, who were devotees of the Hindu deity Shiva.

Multiple choice

9.Krishna,

  1. The Avatar of Shiva

  2. Avatar of Vishnu

  3. Avatar of Brahma

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In Hindu tradition, Krishna is widely revered as one of the primary avatars (incarnations) of the god Vishnu.

Multiple choice

5.Which God was worshipped by Lingayats

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Durga

  4. Brahma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lingayats are followers of Basavana and are dedicated to the worship of Shiva, often symbolized by the Linga they wear.

Multiple choice

The Alvars were worshippers of

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Alvars were the poet-saints of the Bhakti movement in South India who were devoted to Lord Vishnu.

Multiple choice

The Saguna category worshipped

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Both Shiva and Vishnu

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Saguna Bhakti tradition involves the worship of deities with attributes (like Shiva and Vishnu), whereas Nirguna Bhakti focuses on a formless god.

Multiple choice

What/who is sati?

  1. A widow burning herself following the death of her spouse

  2. The creator of the world

  3. The second highest caste

  4. The god of destruction
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sati was a historical practice in some Indian communities where a widow would immolate herself on her husband's funeral pyre.

Multiple choice

Which god was the Perserver?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Hindu Trimurti, Vishnu is the Preserver, responsible for maintaining the order and balance of the universe.

Multiple choice

Which god was the Creator?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Brahma

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the Hindu Trimurti, Brahma is considered the Creator of the universe.

Multiple choice

Which god was the Destroyer?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Indra

  3. Brahma

  4. Shiva
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the Hindu Trimurti, Shiva is known as the Destroyer, representing the cycle of transformation and the end of the world to allow for new creation.