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Sacred Texts & Books · Easy

Which of the four Vedas is primarily known for its collection of hymns dedicated to various deities?

  1. Rigveda
  2. Samaveda
  3. Yajurveda
  4. Atharvaveda
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Answer: Rigveda

The Rigveda is the oldest known Vedic Sanskrit text and consists of 1,028 hymns (Suktas) organized into 10 books (Mandalas) dedicated to deities like Agni, Indra, and Varuna.

Deities & Avatars · Easy

Which avatar of Lord Vishnu appeared as a half-man, half-lion to protect his devotee Prahlada?

  1. Matsya
  2. Varaha
  3. Narasimha
  4. Vamana
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Answer: Narasimha

Lord Narasimha incinerated the tyranny of Hiranyakashipu while bypassing the demon's boon that he could not be killed by human or beast, inside or outside, day or night.

Epics & Narratives · Medium

What was the name of the bow broken by Lord Rama during Sita's Swayamvara?

  1. Gandiva
  2. Pinaka
  3. Sharanga
  4. Vijaya
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Answer: Pinaka

The bow presented at Janaka's court for Sita's Swayamvara was Pinaka (Shiva Dhanush). Rama stringed and broke it, proving his divine strength.

Philosophies & Teachings · Hard

Who is traditional founder of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy?

  1. Adi Shankara
  2. Ramanujacharya
  3. Madhvacharya
  4. Patanjali
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Answer: Adi Shankara

Adi Shankara consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta, emphasizing that the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman) are non-different.

Festivals & Rituals · Easy

Which festival marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and the return to Ayodhya?

  1. Holi
  2. Diwali
  3. Makar Sankranti
  4. Janmashtami
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Answer: Diwali

Diwali (Deepavali) commemorates Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana after 14 years of exile and defeating Ravana.