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Myths and Legends: Indian Folklore and Storytelling

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In Indian mythology, who is the creator of the universe?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the members of the holy trinity, along with Vishnu and Shiva.

What is the name of the epic poem that tells the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Ramayana

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana.

Who is the monkey god in Indian mythology?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Ganesha

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is a Hindu god and an ardent devotee of Rama. He is also one of the central characters of the epic Ramayana.

Which Indian folktale tells the story of a princess who is turned into a frog?

  1. The Frog Princess

  2. The Golden Goose

  3. Cinderella

  4. Sleeping Beauty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Frog Princess is a popular Indian folktale that tells the story of a princess who is turned into a frog by a wicked witch.

What is the name of the demon king who is defeated by Vishnu in the story of the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana is the demon king of Lanka and the main antagonist of the Ramayana. He is defeated by Vishnu in his incarnation as Rama.

What is the name of the sacred river in India that is considered to be a goddess?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges is a sacred river in India that is considered to be a goddess. It is also one of the longest rivers in the world.

Which Indian myth tells the story of the creation of the world from the churning of the ocean of milk?

  1. The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

  2. The Birth of Brahma

  3. The Descent of Ganga

  4. The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Churning of the Ocean of Milk is a Hindu myth that tells the story of the creation of the world from the churning of the ocean of milk by the gods and demons.

What is the name of the elephant-headed god in Indian mythology?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Karthikeya

  3. Kubera

  4. Varuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesha is the elephant-headed god in Indian mythology and is considered to be the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good luck.

Which Indian folktale tells the story of a jackal who tricks a lion into becoming his friend?

  1. The Jackal and the Lion

  2. The Fox and the Grapes

  3. The Tortoise and the Hare

  4. The Ant and the Grasshopper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jackal and the Lion is a popular Indian folktale that tells the story of a jackal who tricks a lion into becoming his friend.

What is the name of the god of love in Indian mythology?

  1. Kamadeva

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamadeva is the god of love in Indian mythology and is often depicted as a young, handsome man armed with a bow and arrow.

Which Indian myth tells the story of the descent of the goddess Ganga from heaven to earth?

  1. The Descent of Ganga

  2. The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

  3. The Birth of Brahma

  4. The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Descent of Ganga is a Hindu myth that tells the story of the descent of the goddess Ganga from heaven to earth.

What is the name of the god of death in Indian mythology?

  1. Yama

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yama is the god of death in Indian mythology and is often depicted as a fearsome figure with a buffalo head and a noose in his hand.

Which Indian folktale tells the story of a wise old man who teaches a young prince the importance of humility?

  1. The Wise Old Man and the Young Prince

  2. The Fox and the Grapes

  3. The Tortoise and the Hare

  4. The Ant and the Grasshopper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wise Old Man and the Young Prince is a popular Indian folktale that tells the story of a wise old man who teaches a young prince the importance of humility.

What is the name of the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Indian mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Indian mythology and is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a lotus flower.

Which Indian myth tells the story of the marriage of Shiva and Parvati?

  1. The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati

  2. The Churning of the Ocean of Milk

  3. The Birth of Brahma

  4. The Descent of Ganga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati is a Hindu myth that tells the story of the marriage of the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati.

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