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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

What is the name of the Rigvedic god of the lunar mansions?

  1. Soma

  2. Chandra

  3. Varuna

  4. Indra
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Soma is the Rigvedic god of the lunar mansions. He is also known as the god of the intoxicating drink of the same name.

Multiple choice

What is the central theme of Kuchipudi?

  1. Devotion to Lord Vishnu

  2. Devotion to Lord Shiva

  3. Devotion to Lord Brahma

  4. Devotion to Lord Ganesha
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Kuchipudi is primarily dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his various incarnations.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian city is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna?

  1. Mathura

  2. Vrindavan

  3. Gokul

  4. Dwarka
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Mathura is considered the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is home to several temples dedicated to him, including the Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the first month in the Hindu calendar?

  1. Chaitra

  2. Vaisakha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Ashadha
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The first month in the Hindu calendar is Chaitra.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god of time?

  1. Kala

  2. Yama

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu
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The Hindu god of time is Kala.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu meteor?

  1. Uluka

  2. Graha

  3. Nakshatra

  4. Yoga
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The Hindu meteor is known as the Uluka.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who is believed to cause eclipses?

  1. Rahu

  2. Ketu

  3. Surya

  4. Chandra
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Rahu is the demon who is believed to cause eclipses by swallowing the Sun or the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with eclipses?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu
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Surya is the Hindu god of the Sun and is associated with eclipses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu goddess who is associated with eclipses?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu
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Chandra is the Hindu goddess of the Moon and is associated with eclipses.

Multiple choice

In Hinduism, who is the supreme god?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Lakshmi
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Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the three main deities of the Hindu Trinity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the cosmic egg from which the universe is said to have originated, according to Indian mythology?

  1. Hiranyagarbha

  2. Brahmanda

  3. Loka

  4. Mandala
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In Indian mythology, the cosmic egg known as Hiranyagarbha is believed to be the source of the universe's creation.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the cosmic ocean that is believed to surround the universe in Indian mythology?

  1. Kshirasagara

  2. Samudra

  3. Ganges

  4. Yamuna
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In Indian mythology, the cosmic ocean known as Kshirasagara is believed to surround the universe and is often associated with the concept of the multiverse.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the cosmic tree that is often associated with the concept of the multiverse in Indian mythology?

  1. Kalpavriksha

  2. Asvattha

  3. Parijata

  4. Mandara
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In Indian mythology, the cosmic tree known as Asvattha or the sacred fig tree is often associated with the concept of the multiverse, representing the interconnectedness of all worlds.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva, which is often associated with the concept of the multiverse?

  1. Tandava

  2. Lasya

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Kathakali
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In Indian mythology, Lord Shiva's cosmic dance known as Tandava is often associated with the concept of the multiverse, representing the continuous cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is commonly associated with the sacred bull Nandi?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Nandi is the vahana (vehicle) of Lord Shiva, and is often depicted as a white bull with a hump.