The Puranas

Description: The Puranas are a vast collection of Hindu religious texts, composed in Sanskrit. They are considered to be a source of sacred knowledge and are revered by Hindus all over the world. This quiz will test your knowledge about the Puranas.
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Which of the following is not one of the eighteen major Puranas?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Devi Bhagavata Purana is not one of the eighteen major Puranas. It is a later text that is considered to be a supplement to the Bhagavata Purana.

Which Purana is considered to be the most important and authoritative of all the Puranas?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavata Purana is considered to be the most important and authoritative of all the Puranas. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the avatars of Vishnu, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

Which Purana is dedicated to the god Brahma?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahma Purana is dedicated to the god Brahma. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is dedicated to the god Vishnu?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vishnu Purana is dedicated to the god Vishnu. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the avatars of Vishnu, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

Which Purana is dedicated to the god Shiva?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shiva Purana is dedicated to the god Shiva. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is dedicated to the goddess Devi?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Devi Bhagavata Purana is dedicated to the goddess Devi. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is considered to be the oldest of all the Puranas?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahma Purana is considered to be the oldest of all the Puranas. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is considered to be the most recent of all the Puranas?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Devi Bhagavata Purana is considered to be the most recent of all the Puranas. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the geography of India?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahma Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the geography of India. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the history of India?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vishnu Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the history of India. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the avatars of Vishnu, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

Which Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the culture of India?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shiva Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the culture of India. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the religion of India?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Devi Bhagavata Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the religion of India. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the philosophy of India?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavata Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the philosophy of India. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the avatars of Vishnu, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

Which Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the art and architecture of India?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shiva Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the art and architecture of India. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

Which Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the music and dance of India?

  1. Bhagavata Purana

  2. Brahma Purana

  3. Vishnu Purana

  4. Shiva Purana

  5. Devi Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Devi Bhagavata Purana is known for its detailed descriptions of the music and dance of India. It is a vast text that covers a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, the lives of the sages, and the teachings of the Vedas.

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