Can You Identify These Hindu Deities?

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    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Durga.
    • Ganesha.
    • Kali.
    • Lakshmi.
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Can You Identify These Hindu Deities? The gods that are worshiped in the Hindu religion vary in many ways, be it appearance, traits, an even the animals that they ride on. Only a true Hindu believer or scholar can be able to pass the quiz below. Do give it a try and get to see just how high you might score.

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  • 2. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Hanuman.

    • Krishna.

    • Rama.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Krishna.
  • 3. 
    Who are the members of this happy family? - ProProfs

    Who are the members of this happy family?

    • Rama, Sita, & Ganesha.

    • Krishna, Radha, & Ganesha.

    • Brahma, Sarasvati, & Ganesha.

    • Shiva, Parvati, & Ganesha.

    Correct Answer
    A. Shiva, Parvati, & Ganesha.
  • 4. 

    Who is the hero of the Ramayana?

    • Brahma.

    • Ganesha.

    • Rama.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Rama.
  • 5. 

    Which of the following is a member of the monkey army in the Ramayana?

    • Ganesha.

    • Hanuman.

    • Kali.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Hanuman.
  • 6. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Brahma.

    • Krishna.

    • Rama.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Brahma.
  • 7. 

    Which deity holds a book and a stringed instrument called a veena?

    • Durga.

    • Hanuman.

    • Kali.

    • Sarasvati.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sarasvati.
  • 8. 

    Who is Rama's wife?

    • Parvati.

    • Radha.

    • Sarasvati.

    • Sita.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sita.
  • 9. 

    Which deity grew up in a dairy farming community and plays the flute?

    • Kali.

    • Krishna.

    • Rama.

    • Sarasvati.

    Correct Answer
    A. Krishna.
  • 10. 

    Which deity rides a mouse or rat?

    • Brahma.

    • Ganesha.

    • Hanuman.

    • Sarasvati.

    Correct Answer
    A. Ganesha.
  • 11. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Lakshmi & Ganesha.

    • Parvati & Ganesha.

    • Sarasvati & Ganesha.

    • Sita & Ganesha.

    Correct Answer
    A. Parvati & Ganesha.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Parvati & Ganesha because in Hindu mythology, Parvati is the mother of Ganesha. Ganesha is one of the most widely worshipped Hindu deities and is known as the remover of obstacles. Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva and is often depicted as a motherly figure. Therefore, the combination of Parvati and Ganesha is the most appropriate answer.

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  • 12. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Brahma.

    • Brahman.

    • Rama.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Rama.
  • 13. 

    Who is Ganesha's mother?

    • Durga.

    • Lakshmi.

    • Parvati.

    • Sita.

    Correct Answer
    A. Parvati.
  • 14. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Durga.

    • Kali.

    • Lakshmi.

    • Lakshmana.

    Correct Answer
    A. Kali.
  • 15. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Brahma.

    • Parvati.

    • Sarasvati.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sarasvati.
  • 16. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Brahma.

    • Ganesha.

    • Shiva.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Vishnu.
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the correct answer is Vishnu.

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  • 17. 

    Who are the members of the Trimurti?

    • Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva.

    • The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    • Rama, Sita, & Hanuman.

    • Shiva, Parvati, & Ganesha.

    Correct Answer
    A. Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva.
  • 18. 

    Which of the following is an avatar of Vishnu?

    • Brahma.

    • Hanuman.

    • Krishna.

    • Lakshmi.

    Correct Answer
    A. Krishna.
  • 19. 

    Who is the Hindu god of destruction?

    • Brahma.

    • Brahman.

    • Shiva.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Shiva.
  • 20. 

    Who is Parvati's husband?

    • Brahma.

    • Hanuman.

    • Vishnu.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Shiva.
  • 21. 

    Lakshmi is the goddess of what?

    • Overcoming obstacles.

    • The arts and learning.

    • Time and destruction.

    • Wealth and good fortune.

    Correct Answer
    A. Wealth and good fortune.
  • 22. 

    Who cut off Ganesha's original human head?

    • His mother, Parvati.

    • His mother's husband, Shiva.

    • The demon king Ravana.

    • The goddess Durga.

    Correct Answer
    A. His mother's husband, Shiva.
  • 23. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Durga.

    • Lakshmi.

    • Shiva Nataraja.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Shiva Nataraja.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Shiva Nataraja because Shiva Nataraja is a Hindu deity who is often depicted as the Lord of Dance. The name "Nataraja" means "King of Dancers" and Shiva is shown in a dancing pose with multiple arms and surrounded by a ring of fire. This iconic image represents the cosmic dance of creation, preservation, and destruction. Durga, Lakshmi, and Vishnu are also Hindu deities, but they are not specifically associated with dance or depicted in the same way as Shiva Nataraja.

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  • 24. 

    Who is Krishna's consort?

    • Durga.

    • Parvati.

    • Radha.

    • Sarasvati.

    Correct Answer
    A. Radha.
  • 25. 

    Shiva is the god of what?

    • Creation.

    • Destruction.

    • Knowledge.

    • Preservation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Destruction.
  • 26. 
    What does this symbolize? - ProProfs

    What does this symbolize?

    • Brahma's power of creation.

    • Durga's power of destruction.

    • The god Shiva.

    • The love between Radha and Krishna.

    Correct Answer
    A. The god Shiva.
  • 27. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Durga.

    • Lakshmi.

    • Sarasvati.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Durga.
  • 28. 
    What's in the jar? - ProProfs

    What's in the jar?

    • Butter.

    • Dirt.

    • Gold coins.

    • Honey.

    Correct Answer
    A. Butter.
  • 29. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Brahma.

    • Radha.

    • Vishnu.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Shiva.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Shiva. Shiva is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the destroyer and transformer. He is often depicted with a third eye on his forehead, a crescent moon on his head, and a snake around his neck. Shiva is associated with various aspects such as creation, destruction, and meditation. He is often worshipped as the supreme god and is considered the patron deity of yoga and arts.

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  • 30. 

    Who is the goddess of learning?

    • Dr. Boykin.

    • Lakshmi.

    • Parvati.

    • Sarasvati.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sarasvati.
    Explanation
    Sarasvati is the correct answer because she is widely recognized as the goddess of learning in Hindu mythology. She is associated with knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. Sarasvati is often depicted with a musical instrument called the veena and is believed to inspire creativity and intellectual pursuits. She is revered as the embodiment of knowledge and is worshipped by students, scholars, and artists seeking her blessings for success in their respective fields.

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  • 31. 

    Which deity wears a necklace of human skulls or heads?

    • Durga.

    • Kali.

    • Vishnu.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Kali.
  • 32. 

    Which Hindu deity rides a lion or tiger?

    • Durga.

    • Ganesha.

    • Kali.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Durga.
  • 33. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Durga.

    • Lakshmi.

    • Sarasvati.

    • Sita.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lakshmi.
  • 34. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Brahma & Sarasvati.

    • Krishna & Radha.

    • Rama & Sita.

    • Shiva & Parvati.

    Correct Answer
    A. Krishna & Radha.
  • 35. 

    Who is the god of preservation?

    • Brahma.

    • Brahman.

    • Shiva.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Vishnu.
  • 36. 

    Who is the deity of wealth and good fortune?

    • Brahma.

    • Ganesha.

    • Lakshmi.

    • Sarasvati.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lakshmi.
  • 37. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Durga.

    • Kali.

    • Parvati.

    • Sita.

    Correct Answer
    A. Kali.
  • 38. 
    Who's this? - ProProfs

    Who's this?

    • Krishna & Hanuman.

    • Rama & Hanuman.

    • Shiva & Hanuman.

    • Vishnu & Hanuman.

    Correct Answer
    A. Rama & Hanuman.
  • 39. 

    Who are the people here with their animal friends?

    • Brahma & Sarasvati.

    • Krishna & Radha.

    • Rama & Sita.

    • Vishnu & Lakshmi.

    Correct Answer
    A. Krishna & Radha.
  • 40. 
    Who is this? - ProProfs

    Who is this?

    • Parvati & Ganesha.

    • Parvati & Hanuman.

    • Sita & Ganesha.

    • Sita & Hanuman.

    Correct Answer
    A. Sita & Hanuman.
  • 41. 

    Who's this?  

    • Hanuman.

    • Nataraja.

    • Vishnu.

    • Shiva.

    Correct Answer
    A. Shiva.
  • 42. 

    Which deity is depicted with four heads and four arms?

    • Brahma.

    • Durga.

    • Rama.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Brahma.
  • 43. 

    Which of the following is true of Durga?

    • She killed the buffalo demon.

    • She replaced her son's head with the head of an elephant.

    • She was a milkmaid in dairy farming community.

    • She was abducted by Ravana.

    Correct Answer
    A. She killed the buffalo demon.
  • 44. 

    Vishnu is the god of what?

    • Creation.

    • Destruction.

    • Knowledge.

    • Preservation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Preservation.
  • 45. 

    What is a Shaivite?

    • A devotee of Shiva.

    • A devotee of the Goddess.

    • A member of the shudra caste.

    • One who shaves one's head and renounces worldly pleasures.

    Correct Answer
    A. A devotee of Shiva.
  • 46. 

    Who is the god of creation?

    • Brahma.

    • Brahman.

    • Shiva.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Brahma.
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the correct answer is Vishnu.

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  • 47. 

    Which deity has blue skin and holds a conch shell and a discus?

    • Hanuman.

    • Rama.

    • Shiva.

    • Vishnu.

    Correct Answer
    A. Vishnu.
    Explanation
    Vishnu is the correct answer because he is often depicted with blue skin and is commonly portrayed holding a conch shell and a discus. The conch shell represents the primordial sound of creation, while the discus symbolizes the power to destroy evil forces. Vishnu is one of the principal deities in Hinduism and is known as the preserver and protector of the universe.

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  • 48. 

    What does Nataraja symbolize?

    • The arts and learning.

    • The balance of creation, preservation, and destruction.

    • Strength and loyalty.

    • Wealth and good fortune.

    Correct Answer
    A. The balance of creation, preservation, and destruction.
  • 49. 

    Vaishnavites generally worship the divine in what form?

    • A Shiva lingam.

    • Rama or Krishna.

    • Shiva Nataraja.

    • Vaishyas.

    Correct Answer
    A. Rama or Krishna.

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