- 1. Indian Mythology is a rich tapestry of stories, legends, and beliefs that have been passed down through generations. At the core of Indian Mythology are the ancient epics such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, which are revered as sacred texts in Hinduism. These epics tell the stories of mythical heroes, gods, and demons, and explore complex moral and philosophical themes. The characters in Indian Mythology are larger than life, with supernatural powers and divine qualities, and they serve as moral guides for individuals in navigating the challenges of life. Through these myths and epics, Indians have found inspiration, wisdom, and spiritual guidance for thousands of years.
Who is the main god in Hinduism?
A) Shiva
B) Vishnu
C) Brahma
D) Durga
- 2. Which epic tells the story of Prince Rama?
A) Upanishads
B) Mahabharata
C) Ramayana
D) Bhagavad Gita
- 3. Who is the monkey god in Indian mythology?
A) Kartikeya
B) Hanuman
C) Garuda
D) Ganesha
- 4. Who is the goddess of wealth and prosperity?
A) Lakshmi
B) Kali
C) Parvati
D) Saraswati
- 5. Who is the cosmic serpent in Hindu mythology?
A) Vasuki
B) Ananta
C) Shesha
D) Karkotaka
- 6. Which demon king was defeated by Lord Rama?
A) Vritra
B) Ravana
C) Kansa
D) Hiranyakashipu
- 7. Who is the wife of Lord Shiva?
A) Parvati
B) Sati
C) Durga
D) Radha
- 8. Who is the teacher of the epic Mahabharata?
A) Vishwamitra
B) Vyasa
C) Parashurama
D) Durvasa
- 9. Who is the supreme goddess in Hindu mythology?
A) Kali
B) Lakshmi
C) Durga
D) Saraswati
- 10. What is the name of the sacred text of Hinduism?
A) Upanishads
B) Puranas
C) Vedas
D) Bhagavad Gita
- 11. Which god is known as the preserver of the universe?
A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Brahma
D) Indra
- 12. Which sage authored the epic Ramayana?
A) Valmiki
B) Agastya
C) Durvasa
D) Vasishtha
- 13. Who is the god of fire in Hindu mythology?
A) Kubera
B) Agni
C) Yama
D) Varuna
- 14. Who is considered the first avatar of Lord Vishnu?
A) Vamana
B) Varaha
C) Kurma
D) Matsya
- 15. What is the name of the monkey army formed to help Lord Rama?
A) Gandharva Sena
B) Vanara Sena
C) Naga Sena
D) Yaksha Sena
- 16. What is the name of the bow wielded by Lord Rama?
A) Gandiva
B) Vijaya
C) Pinaka
D) Sharanga
- 17. Who is the divine vehicle of Lord Krishna?
A) Mayura
B) Nandi
C) Garuda
D) Hamsa
- 18. What celestial weapon did Arjuna receive from Lord Shiva?
A) Pashupatastra
B) Brahmastra
C) Sudarshana Chakra
D) Vaishnavastra
- 19. What is the name of the god of death in Hindu mythology?
A) Yama
B) Mrityu
C) Kala Bhairava
D) Chitragupta
- 20. Who is the king of snakes in Hindu mythology?
A) Vasuki
B) Karkotaka
C) Takshaka
D) Ananta
- 21. Who is the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts?
A) Saraswati
B) Kali
C) Lakshmi
D) Durga
- 22. What animal serves as the vehicle of Lord Murugan?
A) Mouse
B) Swan
C) Peacock
D) Bull
- 23. Who is the divine charioteer of Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita?
A) Rama
B) Shiva
C) Vishnu
D) Krishna
- 24. What weapon is associated with the god Shiva?
A) Gada
B) Chakra
C) Bow
D) Trishula
- 25. Which sage played a key role in the upbringing of Lord Rama in the Ramayana?
A) Narada
B) Durvasa
C) Vishwamitra
D) Vashistha
- 26. Who is the demoness in Indian mythology who is a powerful adversary of Durga?
A) Surpanakha
B) Hiranyakashipu
C) Mahishasura
D) Tadaka
- 27. What is the name of the sacred river in Hindu mythology that is also personified as a goddess?
A) Saraswati
B) Godavari
C) Yamuna
D) Ganga
- 28. What is the weapon wielded by Lord Vishnu in his form as the preserver?
A) Sudarshana Chakra
B) Vajra
C) Vajrayudha
D) Pashupatastra
- 29. Who is the wife of King Rama in the Ramayana?
A) Kunti
B) Draupathi
C) Draupadi
D) Sita
- 30. Which princess of the Nagas married Arjuna in the Mahabharata?
A) Ulupi
B) Draupadi
C) Chitrangada
D) Subhadra
- 31. Who is the god of destruction in Hindu mythology?
A) Shiva
B) Brahma
C) Vishnu
D) Indra
- 32. In the Mahabharata, who is the son of Kunti and the sun god Surya?
A) Yudhishthira
B) Bhima
C) Karna
D) Arjuna
- 33. Who is the king of gods in Hindu mythology?
A) Brahma
B) Vishnu
C) Kubera
D) Indra
- 34. What is the name of the epic that details the Kurukshetra War?
A) Bhagavad Gita
B) Puranas
C) Mahabharata
D) Ramayana
- 35. Who is the god of wind in Hindu mythology?
A) Vayu
B) Varuna
C) Kubera
D) Yama
- 36. Who is the mount (vahana) of Lord Shiva?
A) Nandi
B) Ucchaisravas
C) Garuda
D) Hamsa
- 37. Which epic contains the dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna?
A) Ramayana
B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Puranas
D) Mahabharata
- 38. Who is the god of the oceans in Hindu mythology?
A) Kubera
B) Vayu
C) Yama
D) Varuna
- 39. Which demon king was killed by Lord Vishnu's avatar Narasimha?
A) Mahishasura
B) Hiranyakashipu
C) Banasura
D) Ravana
- 40. What animal is associated with Lord Ganesha?
A) Tiger
B) Peacock
C) Elephant
D) Monkey
- 41. Who is considered the teacher of the gods in Indian mythology?
A) Brihaspati
B) Vishwakarma
C) Vasishtha
D) Shukracharya
- 42. What is the weapon of Lord Indra, the king of gods?
A) Gada
B) Trishul
C) Chakra
D) Vajra
- 43. Which demon was the brother of Ravana and ruled over the kingdom of Lanka?
A) Vibhishana
B) Kumbhakarna
C) Maricha
D) Indrajit
- 44. Who is the goddess of destruction and transformation in Hindu mythology?
A) Kali
B) Saraswati
C) Durga
D) Parvati
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