The Underworld and Its Denizens

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In Hindu mythology, the underworld is known as:

  1. Naraka

  2. Patal Lok

  3. Yamlok

  4. Vaikuntha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yamlok is the underworld in Hindu mythology, ruled by the god of death, Yama.

Who is the ruler of Yamlok?

  1. Indra

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Yama


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yama is the ruler of Yamlok and is responsible for judging the souls of the dead.

What are the four main divisions of Yamlok?

  1. Svarga, Naraka, Bhuloka, Atala

  2. Svarga, Naraka, Patala, Atala

  3. Svarga, Naraka, Sutala, Atala

  4. Svarga, Naraka, Talatala, Atala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The four main divisions of Yamlok are Svarga (heaven), Naraka (hell), Patala (the underworld), and Atala (the lowest level of the underworld).

Which of the following is NOT a type of Naraka (hell) in Hindu mythology?

  1. Tamisra

  2. Andhatamisra

  3. Raurava

  4. Vaikuntha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vaikuntha is not a type of Naraka (hell) in Hindu mythology. It is the abode of Vishnu, the preserver god.

What is the name of the river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead in Hindu mythology?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Vaitarani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The river Vaitarani separates the world of the living from the world of the dead in Hindu mythology.

Who is the guardian of the gates of Yamlok?

  1. Chitragupta

  2. Yama

  3. Hanuman

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chitragupta is the guardian of the gates of Yamlok and is responsible for recording the deeds of the dead.

What is the name of the celestial tree that grows in Yamlok?

  1. Kalpavriksha

  2. Parijata

  3. Ashoka

  4. Mandara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kalpavriksha is the celestial tree that grows in Yamlok and is said to grant any wish.

Which of the following is NOT a creature associated with the underworld in Hindu mythology?

  1. Yama

  2. Chitragupta

  3. Pretas

  4. Gandharvas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gandharvas are celestial musicians and are not associated with the underworld in Hindu mythology.

What is the name of the god who punishes the wicked in Naraka (hell)?

  1. Yama

  2. Chitragupta

  3. Varuna

  4. Kubera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yama is the god who punishes the wicked in Naraka (hell).

Which of the following is NOT a type of preta (ghost) in Hindu mythology?

  1. Pisacha

  2. Vetala

  3. Bhutas

  4. Yakshas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yakshas are not a type of preta (ghost) in Hindu mythology.

What is the name of the demon who rules over the underworld in Buddhist mythology?

  1. Mara

  2. Yama

  3. Chitragupta

  4. Varuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mara is the demon who rules over the underworld in Buddhist mythology.

Which of the following is NOT a type of hell in Buddhist mythology?

  1. Naraka

  2. Purgatory

  3. Avici

  4. Svarga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Svarga is not a type of hell in Buddhist mythology.

What is the name of the bodhisattva who helps the dead cross the river Vaitarani in Buddhist mythology?

  1. Avalokiteshvara

  2. Manjushri

  3. Vajrapani

  4. Maitreya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva who helps the dead cross the river Vaitarani in Buddhist mythology.

Which of the following is NOT a type of preta (ghost) in Buddhist mythology?

  1. Pisacha

  2. Vetala

  3. Bhutas

  4. Yakshas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yakshas are not a type of preta (ghost) in Buddhist mythology.

What is the name of the demon who rules over the underworld in Jain mythology?

  1. Mara

  2. Yama

  3. Chitragupta

  4. Varuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mara is the demon who rules over the underworld in Jain mythology.

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