Ravana
What was Ravana’s original name before he earned the name “Ravana”?
A. Dashagriva
B. Vishrava
C. Lankesh
D. Rakshendra
A. Dashagriva
Ravana could not touch Sita against her will, due to a curse from ______.
Vedvati
Hanuman remains unharmed by fire due to both a boon and his connection to ______
Vayu
Rama always strictly followed dharma without any controversial decisions.
no. some acts like killing vali are still in debate
Assertion: King Raghu performed the Vishvajit sacrifice and gave away all his wealth.
Reason: The sacrifice required complete renunciation of possessions.
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason explains Assertion
B. Both true, but Reason does NOT explain Assertion
C. Assertion true, Reason false
D. Assertion false, Reason true
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason explains Assertion.
Why was he named “Ravana”?
A. He conquered ten kingdoms
B. His roar made the three worlds tremble
C. He had ten heads
D. He defeated Kubera
B. His roar made the three worlds tremble
One lesser-known reason Ravana did not violate Sita was fear of losing his ______ obtained through tapasya.
Boons
When asked who he is, Hanuman said:
“As body, I am your servant; as soul, I am part of you; as Self, I am ______.”
You
Rama’s adherence to dharma always results in immediate positive outcomes.
False. 👉 Dharma often leads to suffering before resolution.
Arrange the following events in Raghu’s life:
A. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
B. 2 → 1 → 3 → 4
C. 1 → 3 → 2 → 4
D. 2 → 3 → 1 → 4
A
Ravana was a Brahmin by birth because his father was:
A. Pulastya
B. Vishrava
C. Agastya
D. Bharadvaja
B. Vishvara
In Advaita-influenced interpretations, Sita represents ______, while Rama represents Brahman.
Maya (or Shakti depending on school—both acceptable with reasoning)
Hanuman represents the highest form of ______ bhakti (devotion).
Dasya
Rama’s exile can be interpreted as both obedience to father and sacrifice for cosmic balance.
True
Column A Column B
1. Raghua. a. Wealth restoration
2. Kuberab. b. Ideal donation
3. Vishvajit Yajnac. c. King of wealth
4. Kautsad. d. Guru dakshina demand
Options:
A. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d
C. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
D. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
B
Which instrument is Ravana believed to have mastered (and even modified)?
A. Flute
B. Mridangam
C. Veena
D. Conch
C. Veena
The chudamani Sita gives Hanuman serves as both proof of identity and a symbol of her ______ continuity.
Royal (or marital—both defensible depending on interpretation)
Before leaping to Lanka, Hanuman expanded his size using the siddhi of ______.
Mahima (or Anima/Mahima depending on interpretation—trap)
Rama had complete freedom to ignore Kaikeyi’s demand but chose exile purely voluntarily.
❌ Answer: False
👉 Bound by dharma—freedom was constrained by duty.
Which statements about King Raghu are TRUE?
A. He valued dana (charity) over wealth
B. He refused Kautsa initially
C. He attacked Kubera out of greed
D. He ensured promises were fulfilled at any cost
A and D
Which fields did Ravana excel in?
A. Ayurveda
B. Astrology
C. Music
D. Warfare
A, B, C, D
Lava and Kusha’s recitation of the Ramayana in Ayodhya represents the transition from lived history to ______ tradition.
Oral
The Sanjeevani mountain was located in the ______ direction from Lanka.
North
Rama represents a fixed moral code that does not change with context
False.👉 Dharma is contextual—this is the biggest trap.
If Raghu had refused to help Kautsa due to lack of wealth, which principle would be violated?
A. Personal dharma
B. Rajadharma
C. Guru-shishya parampara
D. Dana dharma
D