Sagas

Description: Sagas Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Indian Folk Tales
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Which of the following is a famous saga from the Indian state of Kerala?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Onam Story

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Onam Story is a popular saga from Kerala that narrates the tale of King Mahabali and his annual visit to Kerala during the Onam festival.

In the Ramayana, who is the son of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita?

  1. Lakshmana

  2. Bharata

  3. Shatrughna

  4. Lava and Kusha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lava and Kusha are the twin sons of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita, born during their exile in the forest.

Which Indian saga tells the story of a brave warrior named Karna?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Onam Story

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karna is a central character in the Mahabharata, known for his exceptional skills as a warrior and his tragic fate.

In the Mahabharata, who is the wife of Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers?

  1. Draupadi

  2. Subhadra

  3. Kunti

  4. Gandhari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Draupadi is the wife of Arjuna and the common wife of all the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata.

Which Indian saga narrates the story of a king named Vikramaditya and his adventures?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Vikramaditya Stories

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vikramaditya Stories are a collection of tales centered around the legendary king Vikramaditya and his encounters with various characters.

In the Ramayana, who is the demon king that Lord Rama battles and eventually defeats?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who abducts Lord Rama's wife, Sita, leading to the epic battle between Rama and Ravana.

Which Indian saga revolves around the story of a princess named Savitri who brings her dead husband back to life?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Savitri Story

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Savitri Story is a popular Indian saga that tells the tale of Savitri's devotion to her husband Satyavan and her successful journey to the underworld to bring him back to life.

In the Mahabharata, who is the blind king who rules the kingdom of Hastinapura?

  1. Dhritarashtra

  2. Pandavas

  3. Kauravas

  4. Yudhisthira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhritarashtra is the blind king of Hastinapura and the father of the Kauravas, who are rivals of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata.

Which Indian saga narrates the story of a king named Raja Harishchandra who is known for his honesty and integrity?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Harishchandra Story

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Harishchandra Story is a popular Indian saga that tells the tale of King Harishchandra's unwavering honesty and integrity, even in the face of adversity.

In the Ramayana, who is the loyal monkey warrior who helps Lord Rama in his quest to rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is the loyal monkey warrior who helps Lord Rama in his quest to rescue Sita from the clutches of Ravana.

Which Indian saga tells the story of a king named Nala who loses his kingdom and his wife Damayanti due to a curse?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Nala and Damayanti Story

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nala and Damayanti Story is a popular Indian saga that tells the tale of King Nala's misfortunes and his eventual reunion with his wife Damayanti.

In the Mahabharata, who is the skilled archer who is known for his exceptional archery skills?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Karna

  3. Bhima

  4. Yudhisthira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is the skilled archer who is known for his exceptional archery skills and is one of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata.

Which Indian saga narrates the story of a princess named Damayanti who chooses King Nala as her husband through a swayamvara?

  1. The Ramayana

  2. The Mahabharata

  3. The Nala and Damayanti Story

  4. The Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nala and Damayanti Story is a popular Indian saga that tells the tale of Princess Damayanti's choice of King Nala as her husband through a swayamvara.

In the Mahabharata, who is the wise and righteous king who is known for his adherence to dharma?

  1. Yudhisthira

  2. Arjuna

  3. Bhima

  4. Karna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yudhisthira is the wise and righteous king who is known for his adherence to dharma and is the eldest of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata.

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