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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

The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga
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The Virupaksha Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.

Multiple choice

In Indian folklore, who is known as the goddess of mathematics?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Durga

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter
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In Indian mythology, the Sun is associated with the god Vishnu, who is one of the three main deities in the Hindu pantheon.

Multiple choice

According to ancient Indian texts, which celestial body is believed to be the abode of the gods?

  1. Moon

  2. Venus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn
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In ancient Indian texts, the Moon is believed to be the abode of the gods.

Multiple choice

According to ancient Indian texts, which celestial body is believed to be the abode of the demons?

  1. Moon

  2. Venus

  3. Jupiter

  4. Saturn
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In ancient Indian texts, Saturn is believed to be the abode of the demons.

Multiple choice

Who is the protagonist of Ramayana?

  1. Lord Rama

  2. Sita

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Hanuman
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Lord Rama is the central character and protagonist of Ramayana, who is known for his righteousness, courage, and devotion.

Multiple choice

What is the name of Lord Rama's wife?

  1. Sita

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Parvati

  4. Radha
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Sita is the wife of Lord Rama and is known for her purity, devotion, and unwavering love for her husband.

Multiple choice

Who is the antagonist of Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king of Lanka and the main antagonist of Ramayana, who abducts Sita and wages war against Lord Rama.

Multiple choice

Who is the monkey god who helps Lord Rama in his quest to rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Angada

  4. Jambavan
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Hanuman is the monkey god who plays a crucial role in Ramayana, helping Lord Rama locate Sita and ultimately defeating Ravana.

Multiple choice

Which weapon did Lord Rama use to kill Ravana?

  1. Bow and arrow

  2. Sword

  3. Spear

  4. Mace
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Lord Rama used his bow and arrow, specifically the Brahmastra, to kill Ravana in the final battle of Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of fate and destiny?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Yama
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Yama, the god of death and the underworld, was also the god of fate and destiny in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What are the three Gunas of Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Dharma, Artha, and Kama

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  4. Purusha, Prakriti, and Mahat
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The three Gunas of Prakriti are Sattva (purity, balance, and harmony), Rajas (activity, passion, and energy), and Tamas (inertia, dullness, and darkness).

Multiple choice

What is the term used in Vedic texts to refer to the Multiverse?

  1. Brahmanda

  2. Vishnuloka

  3. Swarga

  4. Naraka
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The term 'Brahmanda' is used in Vedic texts to refer to the Multiverse, which is conceived as a vast and infinite cosmic system.

Multiple choice

The Dasavatara Temple in Deogarh is dedicated to:

  1. Lord Vishnu

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Lakshmi
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The Dasavatara Temple in Deogarh is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and features exquisite carvings depicting his ten avatars.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major religious symbol of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. The bull

  2. The cow

  3. The lingam

  4. The yoni
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The bull, the cow, the lingam, and the yoni were all major religious symbols of the Indus Valley Civilization.