The Sacred Rivers and Mountains

Description: Test your knowledge about the sacred rivers and mountains of India, which hold significant religious and cultural importance.
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Which river is considered the holiest river in Hinduism?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is considered the holiest river in Hinduism and is often referred to as the 'Mother Ganga'.

What is the name of the mountain where Lord Shiva is said to reside?

  1. Mount Kailash

  2. Mount Everest

  3. Kanchenjunga

  4. Nanda Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Kailash is considered the abode of Lord Shiva and is a sacred mountain in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

Which river is considered the lifeline of North India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Indus

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is the lifeline of North India and is a major source of water for irrigation, drinking, and transportation.

What is the name of the mountain range that separates India from Tibet?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Vindhya Range

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world and separate India from Tibet.

Which river is considered the holiest river in Sikhism?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Sutlej

  4. Beas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sutlej River is considered the holiest river in Sikhism and is often referred to as the 'Guru Granth Sahib'.

What is the name of the mountain where Lord Vishnu is said to reside?

  1. Mount Vaikuntha

  2. Mount Meru

  3. Mount Kailash

  4. Mount Everest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Vaikuntha is considered the abode of Lord Vishnu and is a sacred mountain in Hinduism.

Which river is considered the holiest river in Buddhism?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Indus

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is considered the holiest river in Buddhism and is often referred to as the 'Mother Ganga'.

What is the name of the mountain where Lord Brahma is said to reside?

  1. Mount Meru

  2. Mount Kailash

  3. Mount Vaikuntha

  4. Mount Everest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Meru is considered the abode of Lord Brahma and is a sacred mountain in Hinduism.

Which river is considered the holiest river in Jainism?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Narmada

  4. Tapi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narmada River is considered the holiest river in Jainism and is often referred to as the 'Mother Narmada'.

What is the name of the mountain where Lord Krishna is said to have been born?

  1. Mount Govardhan

  2. Mount Mathura

  3. Mount Vrindavan

  4. Mount Gokul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mount Gokul is considered the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is a sacred mountain in Hinduism.

Which river is considered the holiest river in Hinduism after the Ganges?

  1. Yamuna

  2. Saraswati

  3. Narmada

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yamuna River is considered the holiest river in Hinduism after the Ganges and is often referred to as the 'Sister Yamuna'.

What is the name of the mountain where Lord Hanuman is said to have been born?

  1. Mount Anjanadri

  2. Mount Sumeru

  3. Mount Vaikuntha

  4. Mount Kailash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Anjanadri is considered the birthplace of Lord Hanuman and is a sacred mountain in Hinduism.

Which river is considered the holiest river in Islam?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Indus

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indus River is considered the holiest river in Islam and is often referred to as the 'Mother Indus'.

What is the name of the mountain where Lord Rama is said to have been born?

  1. Mount Ayodhya

  2. Mount Mathura

  3. Mount Vrindavan

  4. Mount Gokul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Ayodhya is considered the birthplace of Lord Rama and is a sacred mountain in Hinduism.

Which river is considered the holiest river in Christianity?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Jordan

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jordan River is considered the holiest river in Christianity and is often referred to as the 'Mother Jordan'.

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