Ramayana: This is an ancient Indian epic written in Sanskrit by the poet Valmiki. It depicts the birth and journey of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. It also describes Tretayuga’s relationship teaching quest history. It is traditionally called Adi Kavya where adi means original or first and Kavya means poem.
1. Who composed the original Ramayana? A. Rishi ValmikiB. Tulsi DasC. Sant Ek NathD. AnhinandaAns. AExplanation: The traditional Ramayana was composed by Rishi Valmiki in Sanskrit.
2. Lakshmana is considered to be the incarnation of whom?A. God VishnuB. Mr. Shiva C. Mr. BrahmaD. SheshnagAns. Explanation: As we all know, God Rama is considered as the incarnation of God Vishnu and Lakshamana is considered as the incarnation of Sheshnaga.
3. Which of the following statements are true about the Gayatri Mantra? A. The Gayatri mantra is derived from the first letter that appears after every 1000 verses of the Ramayana.B. Gayatri Mantra consists of 20 letters.C. The Gayatri mantra is first mentioned in the Rigveda.D. Only A and C are correct. Explanation: Valmiki Ramayan has 24000 verses. The first letter that appears after every 1000 verses of the Ramayana constitutes the Gayatri Mantra. This spell is the essence of this sacred epic. The Gayatri mantra is first mentioned in the Rigveda.
4. What is the name of the forest where Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Goddess Sita stayed during their exile?A. AranyaB. Aranyak C. DandakaranyaD. KaranyaAns. Explanation: Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lakshmana lived in exile in Dandakaranya.
5. Ravana is a follower of which of the following gods? A. VishnuB. Brahma C. ShivaD. None of the aboveAns. Explanation: Ravana is a demon and the king of Lanka. He is a follower of Lord Shiva.
6. What is the name of Lord Rama’s father? A. ShalishukB. Nahapana C. Rajadhiraj D. Dasaratha Ans. Explanation: Dasaratha is the father of Lord Rama. He was the king of Ayodhya and had three wives, Kaushalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi.
7. Who wrote the Bhavartha Ramayana?A. Madhava KandaliB. Eknath C. KrittibasD. ReddyAns Buddha. Explanation: Bhavartha Ramayana was written by Eknath in Marathi around 16th century.
8. Which of the following is part of the Ramcharitmanas?A. Bal KandaB. Aranya Kanda C. Kiskindha KandaD. All of the above are true. Explanation: The seven parts of Ramcharitmanas are Bal Kanda, Ayodhya Kanda, Aranya Kanda, Kiskindha Kanda, Sundar Kanda, Lanka Kanda and Uttar Kanda.
9. What is the name of the bow used by Lord Rama in the swayamvar of Goddess Siti to marry her? A. PinakaB. Pindaka C. AnandakaD. RulapandAns. AExplanation: Lord Rama used Lord Shiva’s bow in Sita’s swayamvara to marry her. The name of the port is Pinak.
10. Which of the following is the version of the Ramayana that appeared outside of India? A. Cambodia – ReamkerB. Thailand – RamakienC. Burma (Mayanmar) – Yama ZatdawD. All of the above are true. Clarification: Options refer to versions of the Ramayana with countries of origin outside of India. Here are some interesting questions and answers based on the ancient Indian epic Ramayana with explanations.
11. Which city does Lord Rama rule?
A. Ayodhya
B. Lanca
C. Mithila
D. Kik-kin-ha
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- Who is Lord Rama’s wife?
A.Xita
B. Radha
C. Draupadi
D. Parvati
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- Who is Lord Rama’s faithful and devoted monkey friend?
A. Hanuman
B.Sugriva
C. Jambavan
D. Suitcase
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- Who is the main villain in the Ramayana?
A. Ravana
B. Kumbhakarna
C. Indrajit
D. Maricha
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