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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

Lord Ganesha is the son of which divine couple?

  1. Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi

  2. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

  3. Lord Brahma and Goddess Saraswati

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brahma is the Hindu god of wisdom, knowledge, and creation. He is often depicted as a four-headed man with a white beard.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the destroyer of evil and is often depicted with a trident?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is known as the destroyer of evil and is often depicted with a trident, which represents his power to destroy ignorance and illusion.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is known as the preserver and is often depicted with a lotus flower?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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Correct answer
Explanation

Vishnu is known as the preserver and is often depicted with a lotus flower, which represents purity and beauty.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the creator and is often depicted with four heads?

  1. Brahma

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Brahma is known as the creator and is often depicted with four heads, which represent the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity and is often depicted with a golden pot?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lakshmi is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity and is often depicted with a golden pot, which represents her ability to bestow wealth and good fortune.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is known as the goddess of knowledge and wisdom and is often depicted with a veena (a stringed instrument)?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saraswati is known as the goddess of knowledge and wisdom and is often depicted with a veena, which represents her ability to bestow knowledge and wisdom.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is known as the goddess of power and strength and is often depicted with a lion?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Durga is known as the goddess of power and strength and is often depicted with a lion, which represents her strength and courage.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the god of love and desire and is often depicted with a bow and arrow?

  1. Kamadeva

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kamadeva is known as the god of love and desire and is often depicted with a bow and arrow, which represents his ability to pierce the hearts of lovers.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the god of rain and thunder and is often depicted with a thunderbolt?

  1. Indra

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Explanation

Indra is known as the god of rain and thunder and is often depicted with a thunderbolt, which represents his power to control the weather.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the god of fire and is often depicted with a trident?

  1. Agni

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Agni is known as the god of fire and is often depicted with a trident, which represents his power to destroy evil and purify.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is known as the goddess of the dawn and is often depicted with a lotus flower?

  1. Usha

  2. Saraswati

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Usha is known as the goddess of the dawn and is often depicted with a lotus flower, which represents her beauty and purity.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the god of the sun and is often depicted with a chariot?

  1. Surya

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Surya is known as the god of the sun and is often depicted with a chariot, which represents his power to illuminate the world.