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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.

Author
ashalia

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,546

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
8836

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 106 (13/15), Guest 106 (12/15), Guest 223 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who is a consort of Brahma? Hint

Kartikeya

Saranyu

Saraswati

Purusha

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Question 2 of 15

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

Kubera

Ganesha

Ganga

Indra

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Question 3 of 15

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

A Goddess with a cobra's head

Consort of Shiva

A mother Goddess with many forms

Mother of Ganesha

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Question 4 of 15

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

Sadhyas

Nakshatras

Gandharvas

Rhibus

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Question 5 of 15

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

Durgha

Dhruva

Dhatri

Dhisana

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Question 6 of 15

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

Imra

Ida

Durgha

Dyaus Pita

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Question 7 of 15

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

Jaganmatri

Manasa-Devi

Lakshmi

Kama

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Question 8 of 15

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

Rudra

Rati

Rukmini

Ratri

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Question 9 of 15

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

Shasti

Savitar

Satyanarayana

Saraswati

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Question 10 of 15

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

Nakshatras

Kurma

Maruts

Mitra

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Question 11 of 15

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

lion

ram

mouse

1,000 horses

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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

Agastya

Anala

Ammavaru

Agni

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Question 13 of 15

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

Anuradha

Anumati

Kurma

Kalki

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who is the god of the Dead? Hint

Yoni

Yama

Yaksha

Vivasvat

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Question 15 of 15

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

Purusha

Pushan

Raktavija

Lakshmi

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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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