Indian Mythology is the collection of myths of our ancestors and heroes. It tells us bout the history of our ancestors of different religions. The Mahabharata and Ramayana are the myths of the Hindu religion and Rama, Lord Shiva, Krishna, Arjuna etc. are the ancestors and heroes of Hindu religion.
It the most important topic of the History and the several questions related to the Indian Mythology is being asked in different competitive examinations and also in schools. So, the General Knowledge Questions and Answers on Indian Mythology are available in this article, which will help you to know about Indian Mythology very easily.
Indian Mythology Quiz
Answers are in BOLD
#1. In Hindu mythology who was the first man to die?
Sudama
Indra
Narada
Yama
#2. Lord Rama belonged to the following era or Yuga
Kali
Dwapara
Thretayuga
None of the above
#3. Who among the following is the consort of Lord Vishnu?
Lakshmi
Uma
Durga
Kali
#4. Who among the following is the charioteer of Lord Surya?
Karna
Arun
Arjun
Jallandhar
#5. In Hindu mythology who is also called ‘Mihira’?
Bheema
Indra
Balrama
Surya
#6. According to Hindu mythology King Kansa was the uncle of ?
Duryodhana
Krishna
Rama
Arjuna
#7. In the Ramayana, during the fourteen years of Rama’s exile, Bharat did not rule from Ayodhya. What was his temporary capital?
Nandigram
Varanasi
Kalinga
Mathura
#8. In Indian Mythology who is refered by various epithets like Kaanina , Vaikarttana and Champaadhipa ?
Arjuna
Duryodhana
Karna
Krishna
#9. According to Hindu mythology, who among the following is considered as the Creator of the Universe?
Vishnu
Shiva
Indra
Brahma
#10. Name the vehicle of Ravana in which he could fly to any destination and which had unlimited seating capacity
Pushpaka Vimanam
Flying Horse
Aksha Ratham
Garuda
#11. Which form did Lord Vishnu assume to provide amrit or nector to the gods or devas?
Varaha Avatar
Kurma Avatar
Krishna Avatar
Matsya Avatar
#12. Who took the place of Indra when he was hiding?
Rama
Daksha
Kashyapa
Nahusa
#13. What was the name of conch of Arjun?
Paundra
Atirathi
Devadatta
Panchjanya
#14. Name the only deity who is worshipped as a deva but he was actually born in the family of demons?
Vishwakarma
Indra
Vayu
Agni
#15. When Vritrasura was killed his killer had to hide in a flower. You have just to name the flower.
Marigold
Rose
Lotus
Jasmine
#16. Who, according to the Indian Mythology, is the first mortal?
Yayati
King Dasharath
Lord Shiva
King Manu
#17. Who was the Kaurava supporter of the Pandavas?
Dusshasana
Yuyutsu
Sala
Durmukha
#18. Why did Arjun kill Jayadratha in Mahabharatha?
Jayadhratha blocked Yudhistir’s way.
Jayadratha killed Yudhistira
Jayadratha was teasing Draupadi
None of the Above
#19. What is Ved Vyasa’s, who wrote the Mahabharata, original name?
Valmik
Enid Blyton
Krishna Dwaipayana
None of the Above
#20. What are the Mahabharata and Ramayana together known as?
Rigveda
Purana
Veda
Itihasa
#21. For how many days the battle of kurukshetra was fought?
18
9
15
3
#22. Who is known as the father of Sita?
Manu
Raja Janak
Yayati
Raja Dashratha
#23. Who brought the River goddess Ganga to earth form heaven?
Krishna
Raja Harishchandra
Shree Rama
Bhagiratha
Article last re-published on August 14, 2020.