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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

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What is the story of Rahu and Ketu?

  1. Rahu and Ketu were two demons who tried to drink the nectar of immortality, but were beheaded by Vishnu

  2. Rahu and Ketu were two demons who tried to steal the Sun and Moon, but were caught and punished by Vishnu

  3. Rahu and Ketu were two demons who tried to destroy the world, but were defeated by Vishnu

  4. None of the above
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According to the story of Rahu and Ketu, these two demons disguised themselves as gods and tried to drink the nectar of immortality. However, Vishnu discovered their deception and beheaded them. Rahu's head became the planet Rahu, and Ketu's tail became the planet Ketu. These two planets are believed to cause eclipses when they pass between the Earth and the Sun or Moon.

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What is the story of the demon Svarbhanu?

  1. Svarbhanu was a demon who tried to eat the Sun

  2. Svarbhanu was a demon who tried to eat the Moon

  3. Svarbhanu was a demon who tried to eat the Earth

  4. None of the above
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According to the story of the demon Svarbhanu, this demon was so powerful that he could swallow the Sun in one bite. However, Vishnu tricked Svarbhanu into swallowing a discus, which killed him. The discus then cut Svarbhanu's body into two pieces, which became the Sun and Moon.

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What is the name of the monkey who is friends with the jackal in the Panchatantra?

  1. Damanaka

  2. Karataka

  3. Lavanaka

  4. Kshudraka
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Damanaka is the name of the monkey who is friends with the jackal in the Panchatantra.

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What is the name of the jackal who is the main antagonist in the Panchatantra?

  1. Damanaka

  2. Karataka

  3. Lavanaka

  4. Kshudraka
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Damanaka is the name of the jackal who is the main antagonist in the Panchatantra.

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What is the name of the god of the sun in the Brahmanas?

  1. Surya

  2. Savitr

  3. Pushan

  4. Vishnu
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Surya is the god of the sun in the Brahmanas.

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What is the name of the god of the moon in the Brahmanas?

  1. Chandra

  2. Soma

  3. Rudra

  4. Varuna
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Chandra is the god of the moon in the Brahmanas.

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What is the name of the god of the stars in the Brahmanas?

  1. Nakshatras

  2. Grahas

  3. Rasis

  4. Gandharvas
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Nakshatras are the god of the stars in the Brahmanas.

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What is the name of the god of eclipses?

  1. Rahu

  2. Ketu

  3. Shukra

  4. Budha
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Rahu is the name of the god of eclipses.

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What is the name of the god of planets?

  1. Shukra

  2. Budha

  3. Brihaspati

  4. Shani
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Shukra is the name of the god of planets.

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Who is the protagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Sita

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Hanuman
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Rama is the protagonist of the Ramayana. He is the eldest son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya and is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu.

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What is the name of the demon king who kidnaps Sita in the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who kidnaps Sita in the Ramayana. He is the son of the sage Vishrava and the rakshasi Kaikashi.

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Who is the main antagonist in the Mahabharata?

  1. Duryodhana

  2. Karna

  3. Bhishma

  4. Drona
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Duryodhana is the main antagonist in the Mahabharata. He is the eldest son of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari and the crown prince of Hastinapura.

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Which character in the Ramayana is known for his devotion to Rama?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

  4. Shatrughna
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Hanuman is known for his devotion to Rama in the Ramayana. He is a monkey god who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita from Ravana.

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What is the name of the celestial weapon that Arjuna uses to kill Karna in the Mahabharata?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Gandiva

  4. Trishula
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Anjalika is the celestial weapon that Arjuna uses to kill Karna in the Mahabharata. It is a powerful weapon that is capable of destroying entire armies.

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Which character in the Ramayana is known for his loyalty to Rama?

  1. Lakshmana

  2. Bharata

  3. Shatrughna

  4. Hanuman
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Lakshmana is known for his loyalty to Rama in the Ramayana. He is Rama's younger brother and accompanies him on his exile to the forest.