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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 the epic Mahabharata, what was the name of Draupadi's magical garment that could endlessly provide food and clothing?

  1. Akshaya Patra

  2. Akshaya Vastram

  3. Amrita Kalasha

  4. Sudarshana Chakra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Akshaya Vastram was a divine garment possessed by Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas, which miraculously provided an endless supply of food and clothing, symbolizing abundance and divine favor.

Multiple choice

Which deity in Indian mythology is often depicted wearing a tiger skin as a lower garment?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Lakshmi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu trinity, is often portrayed wearing a tiger skin as a lower garment, representing his wild and untamed nature, as well as his association with asceticism and renunciation.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted wearing a peacock feather headdress and a garland of flowers?

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Vishnu

  4. Goddess Saraswati
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Explanation

Lord Krishna, the playful and mischievous deity, is often portrayed wearing a peacock feather headdress and a garland of flowers, representing his divine beauty, charm, and connection with nature.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is often depicted wearing a red sari and holding a lotus flower?

  1. Goddess Lakshmi

  2. Goddess Saraswati

  3. Goddess Durga

  4. Goddess Kali
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Explanation

Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, prosperity, and fortune, is often portrayed wearing a red sari, symbolizing auspiciousness and abundance, and holding a lotus flower, representing purity and spiritual growth.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is often depicted wearing a blue dhoti and holding a conch shell and a chakra?

  1. Lord Vishnu

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Lakshmi
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Explanation

Lord Vishnu, the preserver in the Hindu trinity, is often portrayed wearing a blue dhoti, symbolizing his cosmic form, and holding a conch shell (shankha) and a chakra (discus), representing his divine power and authority.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu goddess is often depicted wearing a white sari and holding a book and a veena?

  1. Goddess Lakshmi

  2. Goddess Saraswati

  3. Goddess Durga

  4. Goddess Kali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts, is often portrayed wearing a white sari, symbolizing purity and wisdom, and holding a book and a veena (stringed instrument), representing her association with education and creative expression.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Agni

  4. Shiva
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shiva is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon, but he is one of the most important gods in Hinduism.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ritual sacrifice that was performed in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Yajna

  2. Homa

  3. Puja

  4. Aarti
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Explanation

Yajna is the name of the ritual sacrifice that was performed in the Vedic civilization and was used to offer oblations to the gods.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who is associated with the sun in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Agni

  4. Varuna
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Surya is the name of the god who is associated with the sun in the Vedic civilization.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who is associated with fire in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Agni

  2. Varuna

  3. Indra

  4. Surya
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Agni is the name of the god who is associated with fire in the Vedic civilization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Agni

  4. Brahma
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brahma is not a major god in the Vedic pantheon, but he is one of the most important gods in Hinduism.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the god who is associated with the wind in the Vedic civilization?

  1. Vayu

  2. Varuna

  3. Indra

  4. Surya
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Explanation

Vayu is the name of the god who is associated with the wind in the Vedic civilization.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which goddess is associated with music and dance?

  1. Saraswati

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Explanation

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Multiple choice

Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of which Hindu deity over the demon king Ravana?

  1. Lord Vishnu

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Rama

  4. Lord Krishna
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

Multiple choice

Dussehra is celebrated to mark the victory of which Hindu deity over the demon king Mahishasura?

  1. Lord Vishnu

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Rama

  4. Goddess Durga
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dussehra is celebrated to mark the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura.