Ramayana
Who had composed the original Ramayana?
Rishi Valmiki
The Kurukshetra War lasted for _____ days of fighting.
Which of the following deities is the cosmic dancer through the universe’s creation and destruction?
Shiva
What does NBA stand for?
National Basketball Association
Lakshmana is considered to be the incarnation of whom?
Sheshnag
Who was King Shantunu's first wife?
Ganga
Which festival is associated with the goddess Lakshmi and is a time for lighting festive lamps and fireworks displays?
Diwali
In tennis, what follows a deuce?
Advantage
Ravana was a devotee of who among the following God?
Shiva
What "Guru-Dakshina" did Drona ask from Ekalavya?
His right thumb
Which Vedic (scriptural) genre of texts are commentaries that explore the relationship between atman (the Self) and brahman (the Absolute)?
Upanishads
In tennis, what follows a deuce?
4
What was the name of the forest where Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Goddess Sita stayed during exile?
Dandakaranya
Who gave Bhishma the boon that he would die only when he wished?
Shantanu
Hinduism is the majority religion of India, with more than seventy percent of the country identifying as Hindu. Which of the following countries also claims a majority Hindu presence?
Nepal
Who was the only Indian to win a gold medal in the 2020 Olympics?
Neeraj Chopra
What was the name of a bow that was used by Lord Rama in Goddess Sita swayamvar to marry her?
Pinaka
Who was the daughter of Dhritarashtra?
Dushala
The purpose of life is seen to be gaining liberation from the circle of reincarnation by resolving Karma. What name is given to this achievement?
Moksha
In what year were women allowed to compete in the modern Olympic games and in what sports?
1900