GK Quiz Janmashtami

GK Quiz Questions and Answers on Krishna Janmashtami

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Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. He was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, according to mythology born to kill Kansa, the demon ruler on Earth. He was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Bhadrapada in the Hindu calendar. Devotees fast, sing devotional songs and participate in lively re-enactments of Krishna’s childhood mischief. Temples are decorated with garlands and a midnight celebration marks the birth of Lord Krishna.

Take this festival-related quiz below.

  1. Who was the real mother of Lord Krishna according to Hindu mythology?
  1. Yashoda
  2. Girls
  3. Rukmani
  4. Satyabhama

Ans. b

Explanation: Krishna was actually the son of Devki and Vasudeva, but was looked after by Yashoda.

  1. How was the demon lord Kansa related to Lord Krishna?
  1. He was Krishna’s father
  2. He was Krishna’s maternal uncle
  3. He was Krishna’s brother
  4. None of the above

Ans. b

Explanation: Kansa, the ruler of Mathura, was Lord Krishna’s maternal uncle and was killed by him.

  1. Who among the following was not the wife of Lord Krishna
  1. Radha
  2. Rukmini
  3. Satyabhama
  4. To jam

Ans. And

Explanation: Krishna never married Radha. However, the other three options were his wives.

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  1. Which wife of Krishna was considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi?
  1. Rukmini
  2. Radha
  3. To jam
  4. Bhadra

Ans. And

Explanation: Krishna had eight wives, namely: Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Nagnajiti, Kalindi, Mitravinda, Bhadra and Lakshmana. Rukmini was said to be the earthly incarnation of the goddess Lakshmi.

  1. Kalindi, Krishna’s wife, is said to be an incarnation of?
  1. Ganges
  2. Yamuna
  3. Saraswati
  4. Krishna
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Ans. b

Explanation: Kalindi is Yamuna (daughter of the Sun God) personified.

  1. Who was Krishna’s childhood friend, a poor brahmin?
  1. Yudhisthir
  2. Balaram
  3. In the courts
  4. Nanda

Ans. c

Explanation: Sudama, a poor Brahmin was a childhood friend of Lord Krishna who met him in the Gurukul.

  1. What is the name of Lord Krishna’s Kingdom?
  1. Vrindavan
  2. Mathura
  3. Dwarka
  4. Hastinapur

Ans. c

Explanation: Lord Krishna was the ruler of Dwarka. It is now submerged under water in Gujarat.

  1. What was the prophecy that caused Krishna to be separated from his parents according to mythology?

i) Kansa’s sister Yashoda’s only son will be his killer

ii) Eighth son of Devka, Kansa’s sisters will kill him

iii) Kansa’s sister Devki’s only son will be his killer

  1. Only me
  2. Only ii
  3. And ii and iii
  4. None of the above
  5. Ans. b

Explanation: According to the prophecy, Devki’s eighth son, Krishna will be the slayer of the demon king Kansa.

  1. On whose side did Krishna fight in the Mahabharata?
  1. Kauravas
  2. Pandavas
  3. He didn’t fight
  4. He fought on his own

Ans. c

Explanation: Krishna did not fight on either side in the Mahabharata, but was Arjuna’s chauffeur.

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  1. Who was the only person who watched Mahabharata?
  1. Vidur
  2. Yashoda
  3. Sanjay
  4. Gandhari

Ans. c

Explanation: None other than Sanjay watched the Mahabharata and did live commentary for Dhritarashtra.

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