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Myths and Legends Surrounding Mountain and Hill Stations

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Which mountain is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. Kanchenjunga

  3. Mount Kailash

  4. Nanda Devi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mount Kailash is considered the abode of Lord Shiva and is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus.

According to Greek mythology, which mountain was home to the Titans?

  1. Mount Olympus

  2. Mount Etna

  3. Mount Parnassus

  4. Mount Athos


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Olympus is the legendary home of the Greek gods and goddesses, including Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon.

In Norse mythology, which mountain is associated with the god Odin?

  1. Mount Asgard

  2. Mount Jotunheim

  3. Mount Nidavellir

  4. Mount Muspelheim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Asgard is the home of the Norse gods and is located in the realm of Asgard.

Which mountain in Japan is considered sacred and is believed to be the dwelling place of the gods?

  1. Mount Fuji

  2. Mount Aso

  3. Mount Hakusan

  4. Mount Tateyama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Fuji is a sacred mountain in Japan and is considered the dwelling place of the gods.

In Celtic mythology, which mountain is associated with the goddess Rhiannon?

  1. Snowdon

  2. Ben Nevis

  3. Scafell Pike

  4. Cader Idris


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cader Idris is a mountain in Wales and is associated with the Celtic goddess Rhiannon.

According to Maori legend, which mountain is the resting place of the demigod Maui?

  1. Mount Taranaki

  2. Mount Ruapehu

  3. Mount Tongariro

  4. Mount Cook


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Taranaki is a mountain in New Zealand and is believed to be the resting place of the demigod Maui.

In Hindu mythology, which mountain is believed to be the birthplace of the goddess Parvati?

  1. Mount Kailash

  2. Mount Meru

  3. Mount Mandara

  4. Mount Vindhya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mount Meru is believed to be the birthplace of the goddess Parvati in Hindu mythology.

Which mountain in China is considered sacred and is believed to be the home of the immortals?

  1. Mount Tai

  2. Mount Huangshan

  3. Mount Emei

  4. Mount Wutai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Tai is a sacred mountain in China and is believed to be the home of the immortals.

In Greek mythology, which mountain was the site of the battle between the Titans and the Olympians?

  1. Mount Olympus

  2. Mount Othrys

  3. Mount Ida

  4. Mount Pelion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mount Othrys was the site of the battle between the Titans and the Olympians in Greek mythology.

Which mountain in Tibet is considered sacred and is believed to be the abode of the bodhisattvas?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. Mount Kailash

  3. Mount Kanchenjunga

  4. Mount Gongga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mount Kailash is considered sacred in Tibetan Buddhism and is believed to be the abode of the bodhisattvas.

In Norse mythology, which mountain is associated with the god Thor?

  1. Mount Asgard

  2. Mount Jotunheim

  3. Mount Nidavellir

  4. Mount Thrymheim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mount Thrymheim is the home of the giant Thrym and is associated with the god Thor in Norse mythology.

Which mountain in Japan is considered sacred and is believed to be the home of the goddess Amaterasu?

  1. Mount Fuji

  2. Mount Aso

  3. Mount Hakusan

  4. Mount Tateyama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Fuji is considered sacred in Japanese mythology and is believed to be the home of the goddess Amaterasu.

In Celtic mythology, which mountain is associated with the god Lugh?

  1. Snowdon

  2. Ben Nevis

  3. Scafell Pike

  4. Cader Idris


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ben Nevis is a mountain in Scotland and is associated with the Celtic god Lugh.

According to Maori legend, which mountain is the resting place of the demigod Tawhaki?

  1. Mount Taranaki

  2. Mount Ruapehu

  3. Mount Tongariro

  4. Mount Cook


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mount Ruapehu is a mountain in New Zealand and is believed to be the resting place of the demigod Tawhaki.

In Hindu mythology, which mountain is believed to be the abode of the god Vishnu?

  1. Mount Kailash

  2. Mount Meru

  3. Mount Mandara

  4. Mount Vindhya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mount Meru is believed to be the abode of the god Vishnu in Hindu mythology.

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