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Life Of Ravan Trivia Quiz

Hi guys! Want to learn about Ravan? If yes, you have come to the right quiz.

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

Author
girlzz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,091

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1387

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ravan was the ten-headed evil king of Lanka. He was a demon though not from a demon clan. Whose clan was he from? Hint

Rishi Pulatsya

Rishi Agastya

Rishi Visharba

Rishi Prachanda

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Question 2 of 10

2. So, now we know the clan in which Ravan was born. But, hey, does anyone know who his parents were? Hint

Pranapanksh and Bidvisha

Avangada and Kartikya

Visharva and Kaikesi

Sarikshit and Dhubhudhi

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Question 3 of 10

3. While we are talking about the family of Ravan, let's see how many siblings Ravan had. Note: this includes step-brothers or sisters. Hint

Two

Eight

Three

Four

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Question 4 of 10

4. We are getting pretty heated on the topic of families. Who were the main wives of Ravan? Hint

Mandhodhari and Dhumavati

Mandhodhari and Dhanyamalini

Mandhodhari and Dhangalaini

Mandhodhari and Dhuralini

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Question 5 of 10

5. I understand. Question about families must bore you to tears, but here is the last one. How many sons did Ravan have? Hint

Seven

Five

Six

Nine

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Question 6 of 10

6. Finally! A change from families. Ravan shared a friendship with the king of apes, Bali. There is a legend that states Bali was powerful than Ravan. What did Bali do to prove this? Hint

He carried Ravan and threw him under the sea

He grew to a great height and stepped on Ravan for seven days

He pinned Ravan under his arms and made him worship him for six months

He attacked Ravan with his tail and made him his slave for three years

7. OK. We discussed how Ravan was too self-centered and egotistical, but Ravan also had some good qualities. He was a great devotee. Brahma, pleased by his penance, gave him a boon. Complete that boon.

"Thou shall not be killed by demon, demoness, ______, nymphs, heavenly spirits, serpents and wild beasts." Hint

Ram

Apes

Humans

Gods

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ravan also received curses from many people. One of those people was Nalakubera, the son of Kuber. He said that if Ravan married any other women without their wishes, he would be killed. Why did he curse Ravan? Hint

Ravan raped his wife

Ravan kidnapped his wife

Ravan killed his wife

Ravan married his wife

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the legends state that Ravan and Kumbakarna were actually two of Vishnu's doorkeepers. A sage cursed them to be born as demons three times and get killed by Vishnu three times. Who were they the first time? Hint

Kansa and Shishupal

Hiranyaksh and Hiranyakashyap

Madhu and Kaitav

Ravan and Kumbakarna

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Question 10 of 10

10. What yug was Ravan from? Hint

Satya Yug

Kali Yug

Treta Yug

Dwapar Yug

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ravan was the ten-headed evil king of Lanka. He was a demon though not from a demon clan. Whose clan was he from?

Answer: Rishi Pulatsya

This may be unknown to some of you. Ravan was born to the clan of a very learned and great sage called Pulatsya. This phrase was also used by Ravan himself when he tried to convince Sita to marry him. The father of Ravan was also a great sage. If you know who he was, you will get the next question right.

2. So, now we know the clan in which Ravan was born. But, hey, does anyone know who his parents were?

Answer: Visharva and Kaikesi

Ravan was the son of the sage Visharva and the demon princess Kaikesi. It was noted by his father that he was aggressive though a quick learner. He was born on the land of Lanka. Though the son of a sage, he turned out to be a demon.

3. While we are talking about the family of Ravan, let's see how many siblings Ravan had. Note: this includes step-brothers or sisters.

Answer: Eight

His siblings were:

1) Kumbakarna: The giant
2) Vibhishan: The devotee
3) Khar: The king
4) Ahiravan: The netherworld demon
5) Kuber: The god
6) Dushana: The fighter
7) Shrupnakha: The demoness
8) Khumbini: The beauty

4. We are getting pretty heated on the topic of families. Who were the main wives of Ravan?

Answer: Mandhodhari and Dhanyamalini

Ravan had a lot of wives. One of them, the most famous, was Mandhodhari. She was very kind and ethical. She also advised Ravan not to kidnap Sita or fight with Ram. The other was Dhanyamalini. She gave birth to Atikaya.

5. I understand. Question about families must bore you to tears, but here is the last one. How many sons did Ravan have?

Answer: Seven

They were:

1. Indrajit / Megnath
2. Prahasta
3. Atikaya
4. Akshyakumra
5. Devantaka
6. Nrantaka
7. Trishira

6. Finally! A change from families. Ravan shared a friendship with the king of apes, Bali. There is a legend that states Bali was powerful than Ravan. What did Bali do to prove this?

Answer: He pinned Ravan under his arms and made him worship him for six months

Ravan was self-centered and very egotistical. He was powerful. He heard of Bali, the king of apes, and went to fight him. Bali turned out to be even more powerful. He pinned Ravan under his arms and made Ravan worship him.

7. OK. We discussed how Ravan was too self-centered and egotistical, but Ravan also had some good qualities. He was a great devotee. Brahma, pleased by his penance, gave him a boon. Complete that boon. "Thou shall not be killed by demon, demoness, ______, nymphs, heavenly spirits, serpents and wild beasts."

Answer: Gods

Ravan is said to have been a great devotee. He pleased Brahma and Shiva with his penance. Ravan was not given the boon that stated he could not be killed by men or ape because he regarded them as powerless. Ram got to kill Ravan because Ravan could be killed by men.

Answer: Ravan raped his wife

Ravan raped Nalakubera's wife Rambha and was cursed that he could not marry or touch a lady without her wishes.

Answer: Hiranyaksh and Hiranyakashyap

It is a well-known legend that Ravan and Kumbakarna were actually the doorkeepers of Vaikuntha, Vishnu's abode. A sage cursed them to be born as demons three times and be killed by various forms of Vishnu. First they were Hiranyaksh and Hiranyakashyap. Second they were born as Ravan and Kumbakarna. Finally they were Kansa and Shishupal.

10. What yug was Ravan from?

Answer: Treta Yug

To be killed by Ram, Ravan had to be born in Treta Yug when Ram was born. Treta Yug was the second age of mankind. Most Hindus believe we are now in the fourth age, the Kali Yug.

Source: Author girlzz

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