Indian Mythology - I
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- 1.
Mahishasura was killed by
- A.
Chamundi
- B.
Vishnu
- C.
Bharatha
- D.
Vishwamitra
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A. ChamundiExplanation
Mahishasura, a powerful buffalo demon, was killed by Chamundi, a fierce form of the Hindu goddess Durga. According to mythology, Mahishasura had acquired a boon that made him invincible against male gods. In order to defeat him, the female deities combined their powers and created Chamundi. She fought a fierce battle with Mahishasura and ultimately killed him, restoring peace and order. Chamundi's victory over Mahishasura is celebrated during the festival of Navaratri in India.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Monkey kings lived in a area called Kishkindha. Where is this place located in modern India?
- A.
Andhra Pradesh
- B.
Tamil Nadu
- C.
Maharashtra
- D.
Karnataka
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D. KarnatakaExplanation
Kishkindha, the area where the Monkey kings lived, is located in modern-day Karnataka.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Hiranyakashipu's brother's name was ?
- A.
Hiryanmayi
- B.
Hirayanaksha
- C.
Gathodkatcha
- D.
Bakasura
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B. HirayanakshaExplanation
Hiranyakashipu's brother's name was Hirayanaksha.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Lopamudra was the wife of ?
- A.
Agastya Muni
- B.
Durvasa Muni
- C.
Vishwamitra
- D.
Kashyap
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A. Agastya MuniExplanation
Lopamudra was the wife of Agastya Muni.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Parikshit was the Son of ?
- A.
Arjuna
- B.
Ashwathama
- C.
Abhimanyu
- D.
Angad
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C. AbhimanyuExplanation
Parikshit was the son of Abhimanyu. Abhimanyu was the son of Arjuna and Subhadra, making Parikshit Arjuna's grandson. Parikshit played a significant role in the Mahabharata as the sole surviving heir of the Pandava dynasty after the Kurukshetra war. He later became the king of Hastinapur.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How is Janamejaya related to Arjun
- A.
Father-in-law
- B.
Son-in-law
- C.
Great-Grandson
- D.
Grandson
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C. Great-GrandsonExplanation
Janamejaya is the great-grandson of Arjun. This means that Janamejaya is the fourth generation descendant of Arjun.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Chitrangada is the son of
- A.
Parikshitha
- B.
Nakula
- C.
Shantanu
- D.
Vichitravairya
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C. ShantanuExplanation
Chitrangada is the son of Shantanu.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Suddhodana was the father of
- A.
Siddartha Gauthama
- B.
Bharadwaja
- C.
Vedavyasa
- D.
Agastya
Correct Answer
A. Siddartha GauthamaExplanation
Suddhodana was the father of Siddartha Gauthama, who is more commonly known as Gautama Buddha. Siddartha Gauthama was the founder of Buddhism and is revered as a spiritual leader and teacher. Suddhodana played a crucial role in Siddartha's life, as he was the one who raised him and provided him with a privileged upbringing. However, Siddartha eventually renounced his luxurious lifestyle and embarked on a spiritual journey, ultimately attaining enlightenment and becoming the Buddha.Rate this question:
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