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Quiz about The Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism

The Gods and Goddesses of Hinduism Quiz

This quiz is about the gods and goddesses of Hinduism. (Mostly the well known ones). Have fun!

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

Author
SunWarrior

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,687

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
788

Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (9/10), Guest 27 (10/10), Guest 223 (9/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. This God is considered the 'destroyer' and is part of the Hindu trinity. Hint

Vishnu

Shiva

Brahma

Krishna

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Question 2 of 10

2. This God is considered the 'sustainer' of the universe and is known to take other forms in order to relieve the world of evil. Hint

Chandra

Shiva

Vishnu

Brahma

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which God is considered the Creator? Hint

Surya

Vishnu

Brahma

Shiva

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which god is considered the God of the Sun? Hint

Chandra

Ganesha

Brahma

Surya

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which God is considered the ruler of the moon? Hint

Vishnu

Brahma

Chandra

Durga

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which God is seen as the 'remover of obstacles'? Hint

Vishnu

Shiva

Brahma

Ganesha

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which goddess is considered the goddess of wealth? Hint

Lakshmi

Kali

Durga

Saraswati

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which goddess is considered the goddess of knowledge? Hint

Lakshmi

Kali

Durga

Saraswati

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which goddess is considered the other half of Shiva? Hint

These three are correct

Parvati

Sati

Shakti

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which goddess resides on Mount Kailash? Hint

Sita

Lakshmi

Parvati

Saraswati

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This God is considered the 'destroyer' and is part of the Hindu trinity.

Answer: Shiva

Shiva is considered the destroyer. His main weapon is the trident and it is said that He destroys the world in the form of a cosmic dance.

2. This God is considered the 'sustainer' of the universe and is known to take other forms in order to relieve the world of evil.

Answer: Vishnu

Vishnu is the sustainer of the universe. It is said that He has come into the world nine times already and will come again in the form of Kalki. These incarnations are called Dashavatars.

3. Which God is considered the Creator?

Answer: Brahma

Brahma is the creator of the universe. He is seen holding the Vedas (holy scriptures) and having up to four heads to represent the four Vedas.

4. Which god is considered the God of the Sun?

Answer: Surya

Surya in Sanskrit translates to 'sun.'

5. Which God is considered the ruler of the moon?

Answer: Chandra

Chandra in Sanskrit means 'moon.'

6. Which God is seen as the 'remover of obstacles'?

Answer: Ganesha

Ganesha is the son of Shiva and was given a boon by his father. People will have to pray to Him before they pray to other gods because He will help to remove obstacles from His devotees' path.

7. Which goddess is considered the goddess of wealth?

Answer: Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the consort of Vishnu. She is often seen sitting on a lotus with money coming out of her right palm in blessings.

8. Which goddess is considered the goddess of knowledge?

Answer: Saraswati

Saraswati is the wife of Brahma. She is also the goddess of music. She is often seen playing a musical instrument called a veena.

9. Which goddess is considered the other half of Shiva?

Answer: These three are correct

When Shakti was separated from Shiva in order to preserve creation, she was incarnated as Sati. When Sati died, she was born again as Parvati.

10. Which goddess resides on Mount Kailash?

Answer: Parvati

Parvati is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. They reside on Mount Kailash located in the Himalayas.

Source: Author SunWarrior

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