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A glance through Hinduism Trivia Quiz

Hinduism is one of the major religions of the world. Anyone who studies about religion ought to know about Hinduism too. So let's learn more about Hinduism.

A multiple-choice quiz by kamal1998. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kamal1998

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,669

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
703

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Question 1 of 10

1. Three gods are known together as "Trimoorthis". Who are they? Hint

Indra, Shiva, Agni

Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu

Vishnu, Agni, Vayu

Brahma, Indra, Vayu

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Question 2 of 10

2. Can you name the spouse of Shiva? Hint

Lakshmi

Parvathi

Saraswathi

Kali

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Question 3 of 10

3. Dhanvantari is the incarnation of which god? Hint

Shiva

Agni

Brahma

Vishnu

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Question 4 of 10

4. Narasimha was an incarnation of which god? Hint

Shiva

Vishnu

Indra

Brahma

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Question 5 of 10

5. Saraswathi is the Hindu goddess of wealth.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pinnakya is the weapon of which god? Hint

Shiva

Vishnu

Brahma

Agni

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does the term "Ramayana" mean in Sanskrit? Hint

The travel of Rama

The birth of Rama

The death of Rama

The life of Rama

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Question 8 of 10

8. The details of the Kurukshetra war are given in which of the following books? Hint

Ramayana

Mahabharatha

Odyssey

Bible

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the father of the Kauravas. Hint

Dhritarashtra

Sanjaya

Pandu

Shiva

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Pandavas and Kauravas were cousins.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Three gods are known together as "Trimoorthis". Who are they?

Answer: Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu

Brahma is the god of creation. Vishnu is the god of preservation and Shiva is the god who is responsible for destruction.

2. Can you name the spouse of Shiva?

Answer: Parvathi

Sati was Shiva's first wife. Sati committed suicide in front of her father Daksha. Parvathi is the reborn form of Sati.

3. Dhanvantari is the incarnation of which god?

Answer: Vishnu

Dhanvantari is the Hindu god of medicine. He is worshiped as the god of Ayurveda.

4. Narasimha was an incarnation of which god?

Answer: Vishnu

Narasimha is half man and half lion. Vishnu took the form of Narasimha to kill the demon Hiranyakasippu.

5. Saraswathi is the Hindu goddess of wealth.

Answer: false

Saraswathi is the Hindu goddess of knowledge. Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth.

6. Pinnakya is the weapon of which god?

Answer: Shiva

Pinnakya is a bow. Pashupatha, an arrow, is also a weapon of Shiva. Shiva gave Pashupatha to Arjuna before the Kurukshetra war.

7. What does the term "Ramayana" mean in Sanskrit?

Answer: The travel of Rama

"Ayana" in Sanskrit means to travel. So Ramayana means the travel of Rama. This is one of the great Hindu epics.

8. The details of the Kurukshetra war are given in which of the following books?

Answer: Mahabharatha

The Kurukshetra war was the war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The Pandavas, however, won the war.

9. Name the father of the Kauravas.

Answer: Dhritarashtra

Dhritarashtra and Gandhari are the parents of the Kauravas. Dhritarashtra was the king of Hastinapura.

10. The Pandavas and Kauravas were cousins.

Answer: true

Pandu was the father of the Pandavas. Dhritarashtra was the father of the Kauravas. Pandu and Dhritarashtra were brothers.

Source: Author kamal1998

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