The Ramayana

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Who is the author of the Ramayana?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Tulsidas

  3. Homer

  4. Virgil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valmiki is considered to be the author of the Ramayana, which is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahabharata.

In which language was the Ramayana originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana was originally written in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language.

What is the central theme of the Ramayana?

  1. The victory of good over evil

  2. The power of love

  3. The importance of family

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramayana is a story about the victory of good over evil, the power of love, and the importance of family.

Who is the protagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Bharata

  4. Shatrughna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama is the protagonist of the Ramayana, and he is considered to be an ideal hero.

Who is the antagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana is the antagonist of the Ramayana, and he is considered to be a powerful and evil demon.

What is the name of Rama's wife?

  1. Sita

  2. Lakshmi

  3. Parvati

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sita is the name of Rama's wife, and she is considered to be an ideal wife.

What is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana lived in exile?

  1. Dandaka Forest

  2. Chitrakoot Forest

  3. Panchavati Forest

  4. Sarayu Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dandaka Forest is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana lived in exile.

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

  1. Maricha

  2. Subahu

  3. Khara

  4. Dushana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maricha is the name of the golden deer that Ravana used to lure Sita away from Rama.

What is the name of the bridge that Rama built to cross the ocean to Lanka?

  1. Rama Setu

  2. Nala Setu

  3. Hanuman Setu

  4. Angada Setu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama Setu is the name of the bridge that Rama built to cross the ocean to Lanka.

Who is the monkey god who helped Rama in his battle against Ravana?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Bali

  4. Tara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is the monkey god who helped Rama in his battle against Ravana.

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

  1. Brahmastra

  2. Vishnuastra

  3. Shivastra

  4. Indrastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahmastra is the name of the weapon that Rama used to kill Ravana.

What is the name of the city that Rama ruled after he defeated Ravana?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Kishkindha

  3. Lanka

  4. Mathura


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayodhya is the name of the city that Rama ruled after he defeated Ravana.

How many years did Rama rule Ayodhya?

  1. 11,000 years

  2. 10,000 years

  3. 9,000 years

  4. 8,000 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama ruled Ayodhya for 11,000 years.

What is the name of the festival that is celebrated to commemorate Rama's victory over Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is the name of the festival that is celebrated to commemorate Rama's victory over Ravana.

The Ramayana is considered to be one of the most important texts in which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramayana is considered to be one of the most important texts in Hinduism.

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