Mythological Astronomy

Description: Mythological Astronomy Quiz
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In Hindu mythology, which celestial body is associated with the god Surya?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Venus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya is the Hindu god of the sun, and is often depicted riding a chariot drawn by seven horses.

Which constellation is associated with the Hindu god Vishnu?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Taurus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishnu is often depicted as holding a conch shell, which is associated with the constellation Taurus.

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Shani?

  1. Saturn

  2. Jupiter

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shani is the Hindu god of Saturn, and is often depicted as a dark-skinned man with a long beard.

Which constellation is associated with the Hindu god Indra?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Gemini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indra is often depicted as holding a thunderbolt, which is associated with the constellation Gemini.

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Budha?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Budha is the Hindu god of Mercury, and is often depicted as a young man with a beard and a staff.

Which constellation is associated with the Hindu god Brihaspati?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brihaspati is often depicted as holding a book, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius.

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Shukra?

  1. Venus

  2. Mercury

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shukra is the Hindu god of Venus, and is often depicted as a beautiful woman with a lotus flower.

Which constellation is associated with the Hindu god Mangala?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Aries


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mangala is often depicted as holding a spear, which is associated with the constellation Aries.

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Rahu?

  1. North Node of the Moon

  2. South Node of the Moon

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rahu is often depicted as a serpent, which is associated with the North Node of the Moon.

Which constellation is associated with the Hindu god Ketu?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Pisces


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ketu is often depicted as a fish, which is associated with the constellation Pisces.

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Yama?

  1. Saturn

  2. Jupiter

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yama is often depicted as a dark-skinned man with a long beard and a staff, and is associated with the planet Saturn.

Which constellation is associated with the Hindu god Varuna?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Aquarius


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varuna is often depicted as a man with a fish tail, and is associated with the constellation Aquarius.

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Chandra?

  1. Moon

  2. Sun

  3. Mars

  4. Venus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chandra is the Hindu god of the moon, and is often depicted as a white-skinned man with a crescent moon on his head.

Which constellation is associated with the Hindu god Agni?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Leo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agni is often depicted as a red-skinned man with a beard and a staff, and is associated with the constellation Leo.

In Hindu mythology, which planet is associated with the god Vayu?

  1. Jupiter

  2. Saturn

  3. Mercury

  4. Venus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vayu is often depicted as a blue-skinned man with a beard and a staff, and is associated with the planet Jupiter.

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