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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, what is the name of the god of destruction?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction, often depicted as a powerful and wrathful deity.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, who is the wife of Rama?

  1. Sita

  2. Mandodari

  3. Surpanakha

  4. Ahalya
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Sita is the wife of Rama, and the daughter of King Janaka.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, who is the son of Ravana?

  1. Indrajit

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Meghanada
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Indrajit is the son of Ravana, and one of the most powerful warriors in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

In the Ramayana, who is the father of Hanuman?

  1. Kesari

  2. Anjana

  3. Sugriva

  4. Vali
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Kesari is the father of Hanuman, and a powerful monkey warrior.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which nebula was associated with the god of destruction?

  1. Orion Nebula

  2. Pleiades Nebula

  3. Horsehead Nebula

  4. Elephant's Trunk Nebula
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The Elephant's Trunk Nebula, also known as IC 1396, was associated with the god of destruction, Shiva, in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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Surya is the Hindu god of the Sun. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by seven horses.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Vishnu
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Chandra is the Hindu god of the Moon. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by ten horses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Jupiter?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Brahma

  4. Brihaspati
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Brihaspati is the Hindu god of the planet Jupiter. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by eight horses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Shukra

  4. Vishnu
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Shukra is the Hindu god of the planet Venus. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by six horses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Mars?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Mangala

  4. Vishnu
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Mangala is the Hindu god of the planet Mars. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by four horses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Budha

  4. Vishnu
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Budha is the Hindu god of the planet Mercury. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by two horses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Saturn?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Shani

  4. Vishnu
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Shani is the Hindu god of the planet Saturn. He is often depicted as riding a chariot drawn by four horses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Rahu?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Rahu

  4. Vishnu
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Rahu is the Hindu god of the planet Rahu. He is often depicted as a serpent with a human head.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu god who is associated with the planet Ketu?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Ketu

  4. Vishnu
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Ketu is the Hindu god of the planet Ketu. He is often depicted as a serpent with a tail.

Multiple choice

Who is the antagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the primary antagonist of the Ramayana, known for his arrogance, power, and desire to possess Sita.