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Tales of Gods and Goddesses: Indian Folklore and Storytelling

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Which of the following is the supreme god in the Hindu pantheon?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is considered the creator of the universe and is often depicted with four heads, representing the four Vedas, the sacred Hindu texts.

Who is the preserver and protector of the universe in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu is known as the preserver and protector of the universe. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a mace, and a lotus flower.

Which deity is associated with destruction and transformation in the Hindu trinity?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shiva is known as the destroyer and transformer. He is often depicted as a fierce god with a third eye on his forehead and a crescent moon in his hair.

Who is the god of thunder and rain in Indian mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indra is the god of thunder, rain, and war. He is often depicted as a powerful warrior riding an elephant named Airavata.

Which goddess is known as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a lotus flower, holding a pot of gold coins.

Who is the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman playing a veena, a stringed instrument.

Which goddess is known as the fierce protector and warrior goddess?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Durga is the fierce protector and warrior goddess. She is often depicted as a powerful woman riding a lion, holding various weapons in her hands.

Who is the goddess of destruction, time, and death?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kali is the goddess of destruction, time, and death. She is often depicted as a fierce and powerful woman with a dark complexion and a garland of skulls around her neck.

Which god is known as the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesha is the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles. He is often depicted as a pot-bellied god with a large head and four arms.

Who is the monkey god known for his strength, loyalty, and devotion to Lord Rama?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hanuman is the monkey god known for his strength, loyalty, and devotion to Lord Rama. He is often depicted as a powerful monkey with a red face and a long tail.

Which god is known as the war god and commander-in-chief of the celestial army?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karthikeya is the war god and commander-in-chief of the celestial army. He is often depicted as a young warrior riding a peacock.

Who is the god of wealth and prosperity, often associated with the yaksha race?

  1. Ganesha

  2. Hanuman

  3. Karthikeya

  4. Kubera


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kubera is the god of wealth and prosperity, often associated with the yaksha race. He is often depicted as a pot-bellied god with a long beard and a crown on his head.

Which goddess is known as the river goddess and the personification of the sacred Ganges River?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Kaveri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganga is the goddess of the Ganges River, considered sacred in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman riding a crocodile or a makara, a mythical sea creature.

Who is the goddess of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges River?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Kaveri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Yamuna is the goddess of the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges River. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman riding a tortoise.

Which goddess is known as the goddess of wisdom, speech, and learning?

  1. Ganga

  2. Yamuna

  3. Saraswati

  4. Kaveri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom, speech, and learning. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman playing a veena, a stringed instrument.

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