Indian Epics and Mythology

Description: Indian Epics and Mythology Quiz
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Who is the author of the epic poem Ramayana?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Vyasa

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Tulsidas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valmiki is considered to be the author of the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic poem of India.

What is the name of the demon king who kidnaps Sita in the Ramayana?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, kidnaps Sita, the wife of Rama, in the Ramayana.

Who is the protagonist of the Mahabharata?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Krishna

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Bhishma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is the protagonist of the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic poem of India.

What is the name of the divine chariot of Arjuna in the Mahabharata?

  1. Nandi

  2. Garuda

  3. Pushpaka

  4. Nala and Damayanti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nandi is the name of the divine chariot of Arjuna in the Mahabharata.

Who is the author of the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Vyasa

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Tulsidas


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vyasa is considered to be the author of the Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu scripture that is part of the Mahabharata.

What is the central theme of the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Bhakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central theme of the Bhagavad Gita is Dharma, which refers to righteous conduct and moral duty.

Who is the creator god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the creator god in Hindu mythology.

Who is the preserver god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu is the preserver god in Hindu mythology.

Who is the destroyer god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shiva is the destroyer god in Hindu mythology.

What is the name of the sacred river in Hindu mythology?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganges is the sacred river in Hindu mythology.

What is the name of the mountain where Lord Shiva resides?

  1. Mount Kailash

  2. Mount Everest

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. Nanda Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Kailash is the mountain where Lord Shiva resides.

What is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Varaha avatar?

  1. Hiranyakashipu

  2. Hiranyaksha

  3. Ravana

  4. Kumbhakarna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hiranyaksha was the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Varaha avatar.

What is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar?

  1. Hiranyakashipu

  2. Hiranyaksha

  3. Ravana

  4. Kumbhakarna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hiranyakashipu was the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar.

What is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Vamana avatar?

  1. Bali

  2. Ravana

  3. Kumbhakarna

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bali was the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Vamana avatar.

What is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Kalki avatar?

  1. Kali

  2. Ravana

  3. Kumbhakarna

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kali was the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his Kalki avatar.

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