Indian Literature and Religious Allegories

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Which ancient Indian epic is known for its religious allegories and philosophical teachings?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the Mahabharata and is considered a sacred text in Hinduism. It contains philosophical and religious teachings, including the concept of dharma, karma, and moksha.

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the demon king who abducts Sita?

  1. Ravana

  2. Kumbhakarna

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Indrajit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravana is the demon king of Lanka who abducts Sita, the wife of Rama, in the Ramayana.

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the warrior who is known for his devotion to Lord Krishna?

  1. Arjuna

  2. Bhima

  3. Yudhishthira

  4. Nakula


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arjuna is the warrior in the Mahabharata who is known for his devotion to Lord Krishna and his role in the Kurukshetra War.

Which Indian poet is known for his allegorical poem "Meghaduta"?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Premchand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is an ancient Indian poet who is known for his allegorical poem "Meghaduta", which tells the story of a cloud messenger carrying a message from a Yaksha to his beloved.

In the Upanishads, what is the concept of "Brahman"?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The soul

  3. The universe

  4. The self


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Upanishads, "Brahman" refers to the ultimate reality, the source of all existence, and the underlying unity of the universe.

Which Indian saint-poet is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Krishna?

  1. Mirabai

  2. Kabir

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Surdas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surdas is a saint-poet from the Bhakti movement who is known for his devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Krishna.

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the monkey god who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Vali

  4. Angada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is the monkey god who helps Rama in his quest to rescue Sita from Ravana in the Ramayana.

Which Indian poet is known for his allegorical novel "Godan"?

  1. Premchand

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Kalidasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Premchand is an Indian writer who is known for his allegorical novel "Godan", which explores the themes of poverty, exploitation, and social injustice in rural India.

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the blind king who rules over the Pandavas and Kauravas?

  1. Dhritarashtra

  2. Yudhishthira

  3. Arjuna

  4. Bhima


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhritarashtra is the blind king of Hastinapura in the Mahabharata who rules over the Pandavas and Kauravas.

Which Indian poet is known for his allegorical poem "Gitanjali"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Premchand

  4. Mirza Ghalib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is an Indian poet who is known for his allegorical poem "Gitanjali", which won him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the forest where Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spend their exile?

  1. Dandaka Forest

  2. Chitrakoota Forest

  3. Panchavati Forest

  4. Rishikesh Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana spend their exile in the Dandaka Forest in the Ramayana.

Which Indian poet is known for his allegorical poem "The Song of the Road"?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Premchand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu is an Indian poet who is known for her allegorical poem "The Song of the Road", which explores the themes of freedom, independence, and self-discovery.

In the Mahabharata, what is the name of the weapon that Arjuna uses to kill Karna?

  1. Gandiva

  2. Sudarshana Chakra

  3. Brahmastra

  4. Trishula


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Arjuna uses the Anjalika weapon to kill Karna in the Mahabharata.

Which Indian poet is known for his allegorical poem "The Broken Wing"?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Mirza Ghalib

  4. Premchand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu is an Indian poet who is known for her allegorical poem "The Broken Wing", which explores the themes of loss, grief, and resilience.

In the Ramayana, what is the name of the golden deer that distracts Rama and Lakshmana from Sita?

  1. Maricha

  2. Subahu

  3. Khara

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maricha is the golden deer that distracts Rama and Lakshmana from Sita in the Ramayana.

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