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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 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

What is the name of the energy center located at the base of the spine?

  1. Muladhara

  2. Svadhisthana

  3. Manipura
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The Muladhara chakra is the energy center located at the base of the spine, and it is associated with the element of earth.

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.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spent fourteen years in exile?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mithila

  3. Panchavati

  4. Chitrakoot
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Panchavati is the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana resided during their fourteen-year exile.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the golden deer that was used by Ravana to lure Sita away from Rama?

  1. Maricha

  2. Subahu

  3. Khara

  4. Dushana
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Maricha was the golden deer that was created by Ravana to deceive Sita and lure her away from Rama.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the weapon that Rama used to kill Ravana?

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Trishula

  4. Agneyastra
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Rama used the Brahmastra, a powerful weapon, to defeat and kill Ravana in the final battle.

Multiple choice

The Ramayana is an epic poem that tells the story of which Hindu god?

  1. Rama

  2. Krishna

  3. Shiva

  4. Vishnu
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The Ramayana is an epic poem that tells the story of Rama, a Hindu god who is considered to be an avatar of Vishnu. It is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, along with the Mahabharata.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, who is the god of wisdom and knowledge?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra
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Brahma is the Hindu god of wisdom, knowledge, and creation.

Multiple choice

In the story of the Ramayana, what is the name of the demon king who kidnaps Sita?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Meghnad
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Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who kidnaps Sita, the wife of Rama.

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the goddess of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali
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Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Multiple choice

In the story of the Ramayana, what is the name of the monkey king who helps Rama rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Angada

  4. Jambavan
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Hanuman is the monkey king who helps Rama rescue Sita in the story of the Ramayana.