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All About Hinduism Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of the Hindu religion.

A multiple-choice quiz by doublemm. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
doublemm

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
301,528

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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5927

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. If Christianity is the most popular religion (in terms of number of followers), where does Hinduism fall in the rankings? Hint

3rd

4th

2nd

5th

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Question 2 of 10

2. The purpose of life is seen to be to gain liberation from the circle of re-incarnation by resolving Karma. What name is given to this achievement? Hint

Upanishads

Vedas

Moksha

Sutras

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Trimurti is made up of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. What does "Trimurti" mean? Hint

Triple crown

Three forms

Tri-avatar

Three Gods

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these Hindu festivals celebrates the victory of Rama over Ravana? Hint

Mahashivarati

Ramnavami

Dusserah

Holi

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Hindu deity is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity? Hint

Sita

Lakshmi

Saraswati

Kurma

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these is widely recognized as the 8th incarnation of Vishnu? Hint

Krishna

Rama

Buddha

Kalki

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Hinduism, who were seen as the first man and first woman? Hint

Manu and Shatrupa

Rama and Sita

Adam and Eve

Kardam and Prasuti

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Question 8 of 10

8. Yama is seen as the God who decides who goes to Hell. However, what is Hell called in Hinduism? Hint

Jehannam

Valhalla

Naraka

Hell

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Hindu God is often seen carrying thunderbolts and riding on the back of a white elephant? Hint

Shiva

Indra

Durga

Hanuman

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the vahana (a vehicle or mount) of Vishnu? Hint

A lion

The white bull

A swan

The eagle king

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If Christianity is the most popular religion (in terms of number of followers), where does Hinduism fall in the rankings?

Answer: 3rd

With around 900 million followers, Hinduism is beaten only by Christianity and Islam in terms of number of followers. Almost all Hindus live in India.

2. The purpose of life is seen to be to gain liberation from the circle of re-incarnation by resolving Karma. What name is given to this achievement?

Answer: Moksha

Vedas, Sutras and Upanishads are all sacred texts.

3. The Trimurti is made up of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. What does "Trimurti" mean?

Answer: Three forms

The Trimurti are often represented as a neck with three heads.
Brahma is the "Creator".
Vishnu is the "Preserver".
Shiva is the "Destroyer".

4. Which of these Hindu festivals celebrates the victory of Rama over Ravana?

Answer: Dusserah

Along with Hanuman, Rama killed the evil Ravana and saved Rama's wife Sita, who had been taken by Ravana.
Ramnavami is the celebration of the birthday of Rama.
Holi is known as the "Festival of Colours".
Mahashivarati marks when Shiva performed the Tandava (a dance).

5. Which Hindu deity is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity?

Answer: Lakshmi

Lakshmi was the daughter of the sage Bhrigu. She took refuge in the ocean of milk when the gods were sent into exile.

6. Which of these is widely recognized as the 8th incarnation of Vishnu?

Answer: Krishna

Rama was the 7th incarnation of Vishnu, Buddha the 9th and Kalki the 10th. Some listings give Balarama as the 8th and Krishna as the 9th.

7. In Hinduism, who were seen as the first man and first woman?

Answer: Manu and Shatrupa

Adam and Eve were the first man and woman in Christianity.
Rama and Sita were deities.
Kardam and Prasuti were two of the daughters of Manu and Shatrupa.

8. Yama is seen as the God who decides who goes to Hell. However, what is Hell called in Hinduism?

Answer: Naraka

Valhalla is the name for the grand hall in Asgard (in Norse mythology) where those who die in battle are taken.
Jehannam is the Islamic equivalent to Hell.

9. Which Hindu God is often seen carrying thunderbolts and riding on the back of a white elephant?

Answer: Indra

The name of the elephant is Airavata.
Indra is the God of war and weather. He is often referred to as the "Storm God".

10. What is the vahana (a vehicle or mount) of Vishnu?

Answer: The eagle king

The Eagle King is known as "Garuda".
The lion is the vahana of Parvati.
The swan is the vahana of Brahma.
The white bull (Nandi) is the vahana of Shiva.

Source: Author doublemm

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