GK Quiz On Ramayana: 25 Questions And Answers On The Epic You Must Know

GK Questions On Ramayana: Here is an interesting quiz on the Ramayana that will test your knowledge.

Shree Ram has been admired by people not only in India but all around the world.

In ancient Hindu mythology, Ramayana is one of the most famous epics written by Maharshi Valmiki. Not only does this epic narrates the tales of Lord Ram and Seeta’s journey through their life, but also underlines several ethical and moral values that one could embrace to usher towards wisdom and spirituality. For thousands of years, Shree Ram, the hero of Ramayana has been admired by people not only in India but all around the world. 

Ramayana helps us in exploring themes of duty, loyalty and love. It’s surely a text that connects we Indians with our ancient history and cultural legacy, something we take great pride in. With that being said, we take a quick look down below at some of the most interesting questions based on the ‘Ramayana’ that will test your knowledge of the epic. 

1. Ramayana is composed in which Language?

A. Maithili
B. Sanskrit
C. Hindi
D. English

Ans: B

2. Which animal helps Rama in the quest to rescue Sita?

A. Cat
B. Monkey
C. Dog
D. Tiger

Ans: B

3. What is the name of Ravana’s sister?

A. Nikasha
B. Kaikesi
C. Surpanakha
D. Sita

Ans: C

4. What is the name of the king who kidnaps Sita?

A. Kumbhakarna
B. Ravana
C. Ahiravana
D. Kubera

Ans: B

5. Which city did Lord Rama rule as a King?

A. Ayodhya
B. Sri Lanka
C. Allahabad 
D.Varanasi

Ans: A

6. Who is the wife of Lord Rama?

A.  Surpanakha
B. Kaikesi
C. Nikasha
D. Sita
 
Ans: D

7. What is the name of Rama’s loyal brother?

A. Vibhishana
B. Lakshman
C. Dushana
D. Kumbhakarna

Ans: B

8. Who was the devoted monkey companion of Lord Rama? 

A. Kumbhakarna
B. Lord Hanuman
C. Lakshman
D. Shatrughna

Ans: B

9. What is the name of Rama’s Mother?

A.  Nikasha
B. Kaikesi
C. Kausalya
D. Surpanakha
 
Ans: C

10. Ravana was a devotee of who among the following Gods?

A. Shiva
B. Vishnu
C. Brahma
D. None of the above

Ans: A

11. What was the name of Lord Rama’s Father?

A. Nahapana
B. Vishnu
C. Dasaratha
D. None of the above

Ans: C

12. Which of the following is a part of Ramcharitmanas?

A.  Bal Kanda 
B. Kiskindhakanda
C. Aranya Kandha
D. All of the above

Ans: D

13. Name the main antagonist in Ramayana?

A. Ravana
B. Kumbhakarna
C. Indrajit
D. None of the above

Ans: A

14. Where was lord Rama born?

A. Ayodhya
B. Banaras
C. Prayagraj
D. None of the above

Ans: A

15. Which bird helps Rama in finding Sita?

A. Jatayu
B. Garuda
C. Suparna
D. All of the above

Ans: A

16. Who is Rama’s faithful devotee who builds a bridge to Lanka?

A. Nala
B. Vali
C. Sugriva
D. None of the above

Ans: A

17. Who is the son of Ravana?

A. Kumbhakarna
B. Indrajit
C. Vibhishana
D. None of the above
Ans: B

18. Who narrates the story of the Ramayana to Valmiki?

A. Lord Shiva
B. Lord Brahma
C. Sage Narada
D. None of the above

Ans: C

19. What is the name of the kingdom where Sita is held captive by Ravana?

A. Ayodhya
B. Lanka
C. Panchavati
D. None of the above

Ans: B

20. What is the name of the weapon used by Lord Rama to defeat Ravana?

A. Brahmastra
B. Durvasa
C. Parashurama
D. None of the above

Ans: A

21. Who was the ruler of Sri Lanka before Ravana?

A. Indrajit
B. Kubera
C. Parashurama
D. None of the above

Ans: B

22. Who is the father of Sita?

A. Janaka
B. Sugriva
C. Vibhishana
D. Dashratha

Ans: A

23. What was the name of the forest where Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spent their exile?

A. Dandaka
B. Panchavati
C. Chitrakuta
D. None of the above

Ans: B

24. Who was the king of Ayodhya before Rama’s father?

A. Aja
B. Dashratha
C. Raghu
D. None of the above

Ans: A

25. Which King was slain by Rama’s brother?

A. Methila
B. Dasaratha
C. Videha
D. Anga

Ans: C