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Hindu Mythology Trivia Quiz

This quiz has ten questions on key events, Gods, Goddesses, Demons and other characters from Hindu mythology.

A multiple-choice quiz by deepakmr. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
deepakmr

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5848

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Goddess who emerged during the churning of the ocean? Hint

Parvati

Lakshmi

Saraswati

Kali

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is known as Vainateya? Hint

Brahma

Vishnu

Garuda

Lakshmi

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Question 3 of 10

3. The "Bhagavad Gita" is the holiest book of the Hindus. The book contains a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. The book is in the form of a narrative. Who is the narrator here? Hint

Vidura

Dhritharashtra

Sanjaya

Vyasa

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who among the following is said to have originated from the hair of Lord Shiva? Hint

Kali

Sati

Durga

Parvati

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which sage is known as the teacher of the Gods? Hint

Kashyapa

Vashishta

Shukracharya

Brihaspathi

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which incarnation of the Lord Vishnu was responsible for killing the demon Hiranyaksha? Hint

Matsya

Narasimha

Kurma

Varaha

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Question 7 of 10

7. Parashurama tried to kill Lord Rama.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is supposed to be the architect of the bridge built by Lord Rama to cross the ocean and reach Lanka? Hint

Vishwakarma

None of the above

Hanuman

Nala

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who among the following is considered to be an incarnation (avatar) of Lord Shiva? Hint

Gautama

Vishwamitra

Durvasa

Agastya

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was responsible for setting up the death of Abhimanyu in the 'Chakravyuha' incident in the Mahabharata? Hint

Jayadratha

Ashwathama

Duryodhana

Karna

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Goddess who emerged during the churning of the ocean?

Answer: Lakshmi

The Gods carried out the churning of the ocean to obtain Amruta - the nectar of immortality. During the churning, the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, came forth and married the Lord Vishnu.

2. Who is known as Vainateya?

Answer: Garuda

Garuda, the divine eagle, is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Garuda's mother is Vinita and is therefore known as Vainateya.

3. The "Bhagavad Gita" is the holiest book of the Hindus. The book contains a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. The book is in the form of a narrative. Who is the narrator here?

Answer: Sanjaya

The "Bhagavad Gita" is in the form of a narrative. The narrator is Sanjaya, who narrates the happenings on the battlefield to King Dhritharashtra.

4. Who among the following is said to have originated from the hair of Lord Shiva?

Answer: Kali

According to one version of the death and rebirth of Lord Shiva's wife Sati, she immolates herself after being insulted by her father Daksha, Shiva pulls out a lock of his hair and throws it to the ground. From this hair, the Goddess Kali and Veerabhadra emerge and kill Daksha.

5. Which sage is known as the teacher of the Gods?

Answer: Brihaspathi

Brihaspathi is known as the preceptor or teacher of the Gods. Shukra is the teacher of the demons or Rakshasas. Kashyapa is the father of the Gods and Vashishta is one of the seven sages (Saptharishi).

6. Which incarnation of the Lord Vishnu was responsible for killing the demon Hiranyaksha?

Answer: Varaha

The demon Hiranyaksha hid himself in the nether regions of the ocean. Lord Vishnu assumed the form of the boar Varaha and killed the wicked Hiranyaksha.

7. Parashurama tried to kill Lord Rama.

Answer: True

Parashurama had taken an oath to kill all Kshatriyas and thus wanted to kill Lord Rama. Later, he realises that Rama, like himself, is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

8. Who is supposed to be the architect of the bridge built by Lord Rama to cross the ocean and reach Lanka?

Answer: Nala

Nala is supposed to be the architect who built the bridge from India to Lanka (Ramasethu), helping Lord Rama and his army of monkeys (Vanara Sena) to cross the ocean and kill the evil Ravana.

9. Who among the following is considered to be an incarnation (avatar) of Lord Shiva?

Answer: Durvasa

The sage Durvasa, known for his short temper, is supposed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva.

10. Who was responsible for setting up the death of Abhimanyu in the 'Chakravyuha' incident in the Mahabharata?

Answer: Jayadratha

Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna, knew the secret of breaking the 'Chakravyuha' military formation, but did not know how to break out. It was Jayadratha, brother-in-law of the Kauravas, who blocked Abhimanyu's exit -- which resulted in his death. Arjuna later took revenge by killing Jayadratha, with the help of Krishna.

Source: Author deepakmr

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