Cultural Myths: Indian Folklore and Storytelling

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the cultural myths and folklore of India. The questions cover various aspects of Indian mythology, including gods, goddesses, heroes, and stories.
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Who is the creator god in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahma is the creator god in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a four-headed god with a white beard and a lotus flower in his hand.

Which god is known as the preserver in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu is the preserver god in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with four arms, holding a conch shell, a discus, a mace, and a lotus flower.

Who is the god of destruction in Hindu mythology?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Indra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shiva is the god of destruction in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a white-skinned god with three eyes, a crescent moon on his head, and a snake around his neck.

Which goddess is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a golden-skinned goddess with four arms, holding a lotus flower, a pot of gold, a conch shell, and a book.

Who is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a white-skinned goddess with four arms, holding a book, a vina (a musical instrument), a lotus flower, and a water pot.

Which goddess is known as the goddess of power and strength in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Durga is the goddess of power and strength in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a red-skinned goddess with eight arms, holding a trident, a sword, a shield, a bow and arrow, a conch shell, a discus, a mace, and a lotus flower.

Who is the goddess of death and destruction in Hindu mythology?

  1. Lakshmi

  2. Saraswati

  3. Durga

  4. Kali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kali is the goddess of death and destruction in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a black-skinned goddess with four arms, holding a sword, a skull, a severed head, and a noose.

Which epic poem tells the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is an epic poem that tells the story of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, two families who fought a great war for the throne of Hastinapura.

Who is the main protagonist of the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Sita

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rama is the main protagonist of the Ramayana. He is the eldest son of King Dasharatha and is known for his righteousness and devotion to his wife, Sita.

Which demon king kidnapped Sita in the Ramayana?

  1. Rama

  2. Lakshmana

  3. Sita

  4. Ravana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravana is the demon king who kidnapped Sita in the Ramayana. He is the king of Lanka and is known for his arrogance and cruelty.

Who is the monkey god who helped Rama in the Ramayana?

  1. Hanuman

  2. Sugriva

  3. Vibhishana

  4. Kumbhakarna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman is the monkey god who helped Rama in the Ramayana. He is known for his strength, devotion, and intelligence.

Which god is known as the god of love in Hindu mythology?

  1. Kamadeva

  2. Shiva

  3. Vishnu

  4. Indra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamadeva is the god of love in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a young and handsome god with a bow and arrow made of flowers.

Who is the god of fire in Hindu mythology?

  1. Agni

  2. Varuna

  3. Vayu

  4. Prithvi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agni is the god of fire in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a red-skinned god with three heads and seven tongues.

Which god is known as the god of the wind in Hindu mythology?

  1. Agni

  2. Varuna

  3. Vayu

  4. Prithvi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vayu is the god of the wind in Hindu mythology. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned god with a white beard and a white horse.

Who is the god of the earth in Hindu mythology?

  1. Agni

  2. Varuna

  3. Vayu

  4. Prithvi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prithvi is the god of the earth in Hindu mythology. She is often depicted as a brown-skinned goddess with a green sari and a lotus flower in her hand.

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