Indian Mythology and Legends Related to Extraterrestrial Life

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In Hindu mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Indra?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Venus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jupiter is known as Brihaspati in Hindu mythology and is associated with the god Indra, the king of the gods.

What is the name of the flying vehicle used by the gods in Hindu mythology?

  1. Pushpaka Vimana

  2. Garuda

  3. Hamsa

  4. Naga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pushpaka Vimana is the name of the flying vehicle used by the gods in Hindu mythology.

Which Hindu deity is often depicted riding a white elephant?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Indra, the king of the gods, is often depicted riding a white elephant named Airavata.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the celestial city where the gods reside?

  1. Svarga

  2. Vaikuntha

  3. Brahmaloka

  4. Satyaloka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Svarga is the name of the celestial city where the gods reside in Hindu mythology.

Which Hindu deity is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Surya

  2. Chandra

  3. Shukra

  4. Rahu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shukra is the Hindu deity associated with the planet Venus.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who stole the nectar of immortality from the gods?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana is the name of the demon who stole the nectar of immortality from the gods.

Which Hindu deity is often depicted with multiple arms and holds various weapons?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durga is often depicted with multiple arms and holds various weapons, symbolizing her power and strength.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the celestial river that flows from heaven to earth?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganges is the name of the celestial river that flows from heaven to earth in Hindu mythology.

Which Hindu deity is associated with the planet Mars?

  1. Mangala

  2. Ketu

  3. Budha

  4. Guru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mangala is the Hindu deity associated with the planet Mars.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha?

  1. Hiranyakashipu

  2. Hiranyaksha

  3. Ravana

  4. Kumbhakarna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hiranyakashipu is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narasimha.

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as riding a bull?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva is often depicted as riding a bull named Nandi.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the celestial tree that is said to grant wishes?

  1. Kalpavriksha

  2. Parijata

  3. Mandara

  4. Ashoka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalpavriksha is the name of the celestial tree that is said to grant wishes in Hindu mythology.

Which Hindu deity is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Budha

  2. Rahu

  3. Ketu

  4. Shukra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Budha is the Hindu deity associated with the planet Mercury.

In Hindu mythology, what is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Vamana?

  1. Bali

  2. Ravana

  3. Kumbhakarna

  4. Hiranyakashipu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bali is the name of the demon who was killed by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Vamana.

Which Hindu deity is often depicted as riding a peacock?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Karthikeya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karthikeya is often depicted as riding a peacock.

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