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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

Who is the god of destruction and transformation?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is often depicted as a fierce god with a third eye on his forehead and a crescent moon in his hair.

Multiple choice

Which goddess is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lakshmi is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a lotus flower, holding a pot of gold coins.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saraswati is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a swan, holding a book and a veena (a stringed instrument).

Multiple choice

Which goddess is known as the fierce and powerful warrior goddess?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Durga is often depicted as a fierce warrior goddess with multiple arms, riding a lion or a tiger.

Multiple choice

Who is the goddess of death and destruction?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kali is often depicted as a dark-skinned goddess with a necklace of skulls and a tongue dripping with blood.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of the sky and rain?

  1. Yama

  2. Varuna

  3. Kubera

  4. Indra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Indra is often depicted as a powerful warrior god, riding an elephant and wielding a thunderbolt.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the guardian of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Yama

  2. Varuna

  3. Kubera

  4. Indra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kubera is often depicted as a plump and wealthy god, riding a chariot pulled by four white horses.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the lord of the sun?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Surya is often depicted as a radiant god, riding a chariot pulled by seven horses.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of the moon?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandra is often depicted as a gentle and beautiful god, riding a chariot pulled by a white horse.

Multiple choice

Which god is known as the lord of Mars?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mangala is often depicted as a fierce and powerful god, riding a chariot pulled by four red horses.

Multiple choice

Who is the god of Mercury?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Budha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Budha is often depicted as a wise and intelligent god, riding a chariot pulled by a black horse.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common theme in Mohiniyattam performances?

  1. Devotion to Lord Vishnu

  2. Devotion to Lord Shiva

  3. Devotion to Lord Krishna

  4. Devotion to Goddess Shakti

  5. Devotion to Lord Ganesha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mohiniyattam performances often revolve around devotion to Lord Vishnu, particularly in his Mohini avatar, the enchanting female form he assumed to deceive the demons.

Multiple choice

Which deity is considered the patron of Sattriya dance?

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Vishnu

  4. Goddess Lakshmi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Krishna is considered the patron deity of Sattriya dance. He is often depicted in Sattriya performances, and his stories and teachings are frequently used as themes for Sattriya dance compositions.

Multiple choice

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

  1. The bull

  2. The cow

  3. The pipal tree

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The bull, the cow, and the pipal tree were all significant religious symbols in the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Braj Bhasha term for the playful banter between Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha?

  1. Rasa lila

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Janmashtami
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Braj Bhasha term for the playful banter between Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha is Rasa lila. Rasa lila is a popular theme in Braj Bhasha poetry and is often depicted in paintings and other forms of art.