The Sacred Animals and Birds

Description: Test your knowledge about the sacred animals and birds in Indian culture and mythology.
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Which animal is considered the vehicle of Lord Vishnu?

  1. Cow

  2. Elephant

  3. Garuda

  4. Lion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Garuda, the mighty eagle, is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu and is often depicted as a half-man, half-eagle figure.

The sacred cow is revered in Hinduism as a symbol of:

  1. Wealth

  2. Power

  3. Fertility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sacred cow is considered a symbol of wealth, power, and fertility in Hinduism and is highly revered and protected.

Which animal is associated with Lord Shiva?

  1. Bull

  2. Tiger

  3. Snake

  4. Peacock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bull, known as Nandi, is the vehicle of Lord Shiva and is often depicted as a white bull with a black hump.

What is the name of the sacred bird associated with Goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Swan

  2. Peacock

  3. Owl

  4. Parrot


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The owl, known as Uluka, is the sacred bird associated with Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Goddess Durga?

  1. Lion

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

  4. Horse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lion, known as Simhavahini, is the vehicle of Goddess Durga, the fierce form of Goddess Parvati.

The sacred peacock is associated with which deity?

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Saraswati

  4. Lord Shiva


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The peacock is the sacred bird associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts.

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Mouse

  2. Elephant

  3. Lion

  4. Bull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mouse, known as Mushika, is the vehicle of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles.

What is the name of the sacred bird associated with Lord Kartikeya?

  1. Peacock

  2. Swan

  3. Eagle

  4. Parrot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The peacock is the sacred bird associated with Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and son of Lord Shiva.

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Lord Indra?

  1. Elephant

  2. Horse

  3. Lion

  4. Bull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The elephant, known as Airavata, is the vehicle of Lord Indra, the king of the gods and god of thunder and rain.

The sacred swan is associated with which deity?

  1. Lord Brahma

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Saraswati

  4. Lord Shiva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The swan is the sacred bird associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe.

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Goddess Kali?

  1. Jackal

  2. Lion

  3. Tiger

  4. Horse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The jackal is the vehicle of Goddess Kali, the fierce form of Goddess Parvati.

What is the name of the sacred bird associated with Lord Hanuman?

  1. Eagle

  2. Swan

  3. Parrot

  4. Crow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The eagle is the sacred bird associated with Lord Hanuman, the monkey god and devotee of Lord Rama.

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Lord Yama?

  1. Buffalo

  2. Horse

  3. Lion

  4. Bull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The buffalo is the vehicle of Lord Yama, the god of death and justice.

The sacred parrot is associated with which deity?

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Saraswati

  4. Lord Shiva


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The parrot is the sacred bird associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts.

Which animal is considered the vehicle of Goddess Parvati?

  1. Lion

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

  4. Bull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The lion is the vehicle of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.

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