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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

In Hindu mythology, who is the monkey god?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Rama

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Bharata
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Hanuman is the Hindu monkey god and a central character in the epic Ramayana.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the elephant god?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Ganesha is the Hindu elephant god and is known as the remover of obstacles.

Multiple choice

Who is the Hindu god of love and desire?

  1. Kamadeva

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Kamadeva is the Hindu god of love and desire.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the god of fire?

  1. Agni

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Agni is the Hindu god of fire and is known as the messenger of the gods.

Multiple choice

Who is the Hindu god of the wind?

  1. Vayu

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Vayu is the Hindu god of the wind and is known as the breath of life.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu god is known as the god of the sun?

  1. Surya

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Surya is the Hindu god of the sun and is known as the giver of life.

Multiple choice

Who is the Hindu god of the moon?

  1. Chandra

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma
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Chandra is the Hindu god of the moon and is known as the lord of the night.

Multiple choice

Who is the main deity worshipped by followers of the Dvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga
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Followers of the Dvaita Vedanta school primarily worship Vishnu as the supreme deity.

Multiple choice

What is the main deity worshipped in the Puri Jagannath Temple?

  1. Lord Jagannath

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Lord Shiva

  4. Lord Brahma
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The main deity worshipped in the Puri Jagannath Temple is Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a prominent character type in Yakshagana, often representing the forces of good?

  1. The Vidushaka

  2. The Sutradhara

  3. The Nayaka

  4. The Praveshika
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Explanation

The Nayaka is a central character in Yakshagana, typically representing the forces of good and righteousness.

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 Atman
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The three gunas of Prakriti are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Sattva is the quality of purity, goodness, and light. Rajas is the quality of passion, activity, and energy. Tamas is the quality of darkness, ignorance, and inertia.

Multiple choice

In Indian art, the symbol of a conch shell is commonly associated with:

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Explanation

The conch shell is a significant attribute of Vishnu, the preserver god in the Hindu trinity, and is often depicted in Indian art.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often associated with astrology and is believed to be the lord of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha
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Brihaspati, also known as Guru, is the Hindu deity associated with astrology and is considered the lord of wisdom and knowledge.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often invoked to ward off evil spirits and protect against misfortunes caused by malefic astrological influences?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Hanuman

  4. Durga
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Hanuman is often invoked to ward off evil spirits and protect against misfortunes caused by malefic astrological influences.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often worshipped to appease the malefic effects of the planet Saturn and to bring good fortune and prosperity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Hanuman

  4. Shani
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Explanation

Shani is the Hindu deity often worshipped to appease the malefic effects of the planet Saturn and to bring good fortune and prosperity.