Indian Astronomy in Fairy Tales

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In the Indian fairy tale, 'The Seven Sisters', what is the name of the constellation that the seven sisters represent?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Pleiades

  4. Orion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Indian mythology, the seven sisters are associated with the Pleiades star cluster, also known as 'Krittika' in Sanskrit.

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Surya in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Venus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya, the sun god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

In the story of 'The Churning of the Ocean', what was obtained from the ocean when it was churned by the gods and demons?

  1. Amrita (Elixir of Immortality)

  2. Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth)

  3. Shiva (God of Destruction)

  4. Vishnu (God of Preservation)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The churning of the ocean is a significant event in Indian mythology, resulting in the emergence of various treasures, including the elixir of immortality, Amrita.

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Chandra in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Jupiter

  4. Venus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chandra, the moon god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

In the story of 'The Great Sacrifice', what did the sage Dadhichi sacrifice to create the weapon that killed the demon Vritra?

  1. His head

  2. His heart

  3. His bones

  4. His blood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dadhichi sacrificed his bones to create the Vajra, a powerful weapon used by Indra to slay the demon Vritra.

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Agni in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Fire

  4. Venus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agni, the fire god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

In the story of 'The Descent of Ganga', how did the river Ganga come down to Earth?

  1. Through the hair of Shiva

  2. Through the mouth of Vishnu

  3. Through the hands of Brahma

  4. Through the feet of Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva agreed to let Ganga flow through his hair to reduce her force and prevent her from destroying the Earth.

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Varuna in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Water

  4. Venus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Varuna, the water god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

In the story of 'The Birth of Kartikeya', how was the god Kartikeya born?

  1. From the union of Shiva and Parvati

  2. From the union of Vishnu and Lakshmi

  3. From the union of Brahma and Saraswati

  4. From the union of Indra and Ahalya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kartikeya was born from the union of Shiva and Parvati, and he is known as the god of war and victory.

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Vayu in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Wind

  4. Venus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vayu, the wind god, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

In the story of 'The Marriage of Surya and Sanjana', who was Surya's wife?

  1. Sanjana

  2. Saraswati

  3. Lakshmi

  4. Parvati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjana was the wife of Surya, the sun god, and she is known for her beauty and devotion.

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Kubera in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Wealth

  4. Venus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kubera, the god of wealth, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

In the story of 'The Churning of the Ocean', what emerged from the ocean along with Amrita?

  1. Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth)

  2. Shiva (God of Destruction)

  3. Vishnu (God of Preservation)

  4. Dhanvantari (God of Medicine)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhanvantari, the god of medicine, emerged from the ocean along with Amrita, the elixir of immortality.

Which celestial body is often associated with the god Yama in Indian fairy tales?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Death

  4. Venus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yama, the god of death, is frequently depicted as riding a chariot across the sky in Indian fairy tales.

In the story of 'The Great Sacrifice', what did the sage Dadhichi sacrifice to create the weapon that killed the demon Vritra?

  1. His head

  2. His heart

  3. His bones

  4. His blood


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dadhichi sacrificed his bones to create the Vajra, a powerful weapon used by Indra to slay the demon Vritra.

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