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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 celestial weapon that Arjuna uses to kill Bhishma in the Mahabharata?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Gandiva

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hanuman

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

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

Multiple choice

What is the name of the nakshatra that is associated with the Moon in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu
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The Moon is associated with the nakshatra of Rohini in the Phaladeepika.

Multiple choice

In Hinduism, what is the sacred cow called?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Kamadhenu
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Kamadhenu is the sacred cow in Hinduism, believed to be the mother of all cows and a symbol of abundance and prosperity.

Multiple choice

The Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra are famous for their intricate rock-cut sculptures. Which deity is primarily worshipped in these caves?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga
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The Elephanta Caves are dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Multiple choice

In Hinduism, the cow is considered to be what?

  1. Sacred

  2. Unclean

  3. Useful

  4. Dangerous
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The cow is considered to be a sacred animal in Hinduism, representing purity, fertility, and abundance.

Multiple choice

In Hindu art, the Trimurti represents the three primary deities. Which of these deities is associated with creation?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva
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Brahma, the creator, is often depicted with four heads and four arms, symbolizing his omnipresence and omniscience.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major god in the Hindu pantheon?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. All of the above
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Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma are all major gods in the Hindu pantheon.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major goddess in the Hindu pantheon?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. All of the above
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Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Durga are all major goddesses in the Hindu pantheon.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major character in the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Sita

  3. Lakshmana

  4. All of the above
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Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana are all major characters in the Ramayana.

Multiple choice

What does the Trimurti sculpture represent?

  1. The three main forms of Shiva

  2. The three main gods of Hinduism

  3. The three worlds of Hinduism

  4. The three stages of life
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The Trimurti sculpture represents the three main forms of Shiva: the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer.

Multiple choice

According to Tantric cosmology, what is the ultimate reality?

  1. Brahman

  2. Shakti

  3. Shiva

  4. Maya
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In Tantric cosmology, the ultimate reality is Shiva-Shakti, the union of the masculine and feminine principles.

Multiple choice

What are the three main aspects of Shiva?

  1. Sat, Chit, Ananda

  2. Shiva, Shakti, Sadashiva

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh

  4. Rajas, Tamas, Sattva
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The three main aspects of Shiva are Shiva, Shakti, and Sadashiva.

Multiple choice

What are the five tattvas?

  1. Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether

  2. Sat, Chit, Ananda, Maya, Brahman

  3. Shiva, Shakti, Sadashiva, Ishvara, Shakti

  4. Rajas, Tamas, Sattva, Brahman, Atman
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The five tattvas are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the creator in the Divine Trio?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva
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Brahma is the creator god in the Hindu trinity. He is often depicted with four heads and four arms, and he holds a book, a water pot, a rosary, and a staff.