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Folk Heroes and Villains: Indian Folklore and Storytelling

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In Indian folklore, who is often depicted as a mischievous and cunning trickster?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tenali Rama

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Akbar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tenali Rama is a popular folk hero in India, known for his wit, intelligence, and ability to outsmart his opponents.

Which legendary king is associated with the construction of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Narasimhadeva I

  3. Ashoka

  4. Chandragupta Maurya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narasimhadeva I, the ruler of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, is credited with the construction of the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Who is the protagonist in the popular Indian folktale, 'The Clever Monkey'?

  1. The Lion

  2. The Elephant

  3. The Monkey

  4. The Tiger


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'The Clever Monkey' is a well-known folktale in India, featuring a clever monkey who outwits a group of animals trying to steal his food.

In Indian mythology, who is known as the god of wealth and prosperity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune.

Which folk hero is associated with the legend of 'The Golden Deer' in the Ramayana?

  1. Sita

  2. Ravana

  3. Hanuman

  4. Maricha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maricha, a demon, transforms himself into a golden deer to lure Rama away from Sita, leading to her abduction by Ravana.

In Indian folklore, who is often depicted as a wise and benevolent king?

  1. Vikramaditya

  2. Ashoka

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Akbar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya is a legendary king in Indian folklore, known for his wisdom, justice, and patronage of scholars and artists.

Which folk hero is associated with the legend of 'The Milkmaid and the Pot of Curd'?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tenali Rama

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Akbar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birbal, a courtier in Akbar's court, is featured in the folktale 'The Milkmaid and the Pot of Curd,' where he helps a milkmaid recover her lost pot of curd.

In Indian mythology, who is known as the god of destruction and transformation?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction, transformation, and regeneration.

Which folk hero is associated with the legend of 'The Monkey and the Crocodile'?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tenali Rama

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Akbar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tenali Rama is featured in the folktale 'The Monkey and the Crocodile,' where he helps a monkey escape from a crocodile's clutches.

In Indian mythology, who is known as the creator god?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and is considered the first god in the Hindu trinity.

Which folk hero is associated with the legend of 'The Clever Parrot'?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tenali Rama

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Akbar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Birbal is featured in the folktale 'The Clever Parrot,' where he uses a parrot to expose a corrupt official.

In Indian mythology, who is known as the god of preservation and protection?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu is the Hindu god of preservation and protection and is considered the second god in the Hindu trinity.

Which folk hero is associated with the legend of 'The Thief and the Brahmin'?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tenali Rama

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Akbar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tenali Rama is featured in the folktale 'The Thief and the Brahmin,' where he helps a Brahmin recover his stolen belongings.

In Indian mythology, who is known as the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Saraswati

  4. Brahma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.

Which folk hero is associated with the legend of 'The Golden Goose'?

  1. Birbal

  2. Tenali Rama

  3. Vikramaditya

  4. Akbar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vikramaditya is featured in the folktale 'The Golden Goose,' where he helps a poor man acquire a golden goose that lays golden eggs.

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