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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

Which Purana contains the story of the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. Brahma Purana

  2. Vishnu Purana

  3. Shiva Purana

  4. Bhagavata Purana
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The Bhagavata Purana contains the story of the birth of Lord Krishna, his childhood pastimes, and his various exploits.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha?

  1. Hiranyakashipu

  2. Hiranyaksha

  3. Ravana

  4. Bali
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Hiranyakashipu was the demon who persecuted his son Prahlad for his devotion to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu incarnated as Narasimha, the man-lion, to kill Hiranyakashipu and protect Prahlad.

Multiple choice

In the epic poem "The Ramayana", what is the name of the demon king who is killed by Rama?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit
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Ravana is the demon king who is killed by Rama in the epic poem "The Ramayana".

Multiple choice

In Hindu mythology, which deity is often depicted as the cosmic dancer?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva is renowned as the Lord of Dance, often depicted in the Nataraja form, symbolizing the rhythmic cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Multiple choice

Which Hindu deity is associated with time?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Kali
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The Hindu deity Kali is associated with time.

Multiple choice

What is the central deity of the Shaiva school of Hindu philosophy?

  1. Lord Vishnu

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Shakti
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Explanation

The Shaiva school of Hindu philosophy is named after Lord Shiva, who is considered to be the supreme deity in this school.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major deity of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Indra

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Mother Goddess
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Indra is not a major deity of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a ritual associated with the birth of a child in the Brahmin caste?

  1. Namakarana

  2. Annaprasana

  3. Vidyarambha

  4. Upanayana
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Namakarana is a Hindu ritual performed on the 11th day after the birth of a child, during which the child is given a name.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a ritual associated with the pregnancy of a woman in the Brahmin caste?

  1. Vivaha

  2. Grihapravesha

  3. Simantonnayana

  4. Pumsavana
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Explanation

Simantonnayana is a Hindu ritual performed during the seventh month of pregnancy, during which the pregnant woman is blessed and given gifts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of destruction?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of destruction and transformation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of preservation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of preservation and protection.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of creation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Explanation

Brahma, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of creation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of rain and thunder?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra
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Indra, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of rain and thunder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of fire?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Agni
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Agni, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of fire.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characters in the Mahabharata is known as the god of wind?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Vayu
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Vayu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is known as the god of wind.