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Quiz about Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Quiz about Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Religion Quiz: Hindu Gods and Goddesses: 15 Questions | Religion


This is a quiz about Hindu gods and goddesses. This should be easy for you if you are familiar with the Hindu religion, but it could be difficult if you aren't.

A multiple-choice quiz by ashalia. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ashalia
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
53,546
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
8705
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 42 (10/15), Guest 49 (12/15), Guest 112 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Who is a consort of Brahma? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who is the goddess of the sacred Ganges river in India? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which of these is NOT a way of describing Parvati? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Who were the male guardians of the air, forests and mountains? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Who is the god of the Pole Star? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who is an Earth goddess who grants wishes wished to her? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. She has four arms, representing the four spiritual virtues. Who is this goddess? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who once was the god of storms, winds and Death? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Who is the goddess of speech, wisdom and learning? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who is the god of the sun and brother of Varuna? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What animal(s) is, are Ganapathi's vehicle? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. According to a South Indian variant of Hindu belief, who was an ancient goddess who existed from before the beginning of time and laid an egg that hatched the Trimurti? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Who is a moon goddess whose name means 'divine favor'? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who is the god of the Dead? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Who is the god of marriage, wealth and the feeding of cattle? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who is a consort of Brahma?

Answer: Saraswati

Saraswati and Gayatri are the consorts of Brahma.
2. Who is the goddess of the sacred Ganges river in India?

Answer: Ganga

The Hindus believe that she rules the river, and she will wash their sins away.
3. Which of these is NOT a way of describing Parvati?

Answer: A Goddess with a cobra's head

Parvati has many names and Shakta Hindus think of her as representing all the energy in the universe.
4. Who were the male guardians of the air, forests and mountains?

Answer: Gandharvas

They are also known to be the mates of the Apsaras.
5. Who is the god of the Pole Star?

Answer: Dhruva

6. Who is an Earth goddess who grants wishes wished to her?

Answer: Ida

Ida is also a goddess of earth, abundant food, and nourishment. She is the granter of any blessings invoked through her.
7. She has four arms, representing the four spiritual virtues. Who is this goddess?

Answer: Lakshmi

She is the wife of Vishnu.
8. Who once was the god of storms, winds and Death?

Answer: Rudra

Rudra is thought to be an early name for Shiva.
9. Who is the goddess of speech, wisdom and learning?

Answer: Saraswati

She is the wife of Brahma. She has four arms that each represent a human's mind, intellect, alertness and ego.
10. Who is the god of the sun and brother of Varuna?

Answer: Mitra

Also the god of friendships and contracts.
11. What animal(s) is, are Ganapathi's vehicle?

Answer: mouse

Most Hindu Gods have their own vehicles that they use to go about their tasks and responsibilities. Some other gods that have vehicles: Yama - Water Buffalo, Lord Indra - Airavat, the eight trunked elephant, and Lord Krishna - the Bird Garuda
12. According to a South Indian variant of Hindu belief, who was an ancient goddess who existed from before the beginning of time and laid an egg that hatched the Trimurti?

Answer: Ammavaru

She laid an egg which hatched the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
13. Who is a moon goddess whose name means 'divine favor'?

Answer: Anumati

Anumati is seen as a giver of wealth, prosperity, fertility and children.
14. Who is the god of the Dead?

Answer: Yama

He is seen as a green man in red clothing riding a black bull. He holds a loop with which he pulls the soul from the body of the deceased.
15. Who is the god of marriage, wealth and the feeding of cattle?

Answer: Pushan

He also leads the travellers and the dead. He had his teeth knocked out, as many believe, by Shiva, either directly or indirectly, there are several stories.
Source: Author ashalia

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