GK Questions and Answers on Ramayana

The Ramayana is one of the most famous and ancient epics of India, widely known across South and Southeast Asia. It was originally written in Sanskrit by the sage Valmiki and is considered the Adi Kavya (the first epic poem).

The epic narrates the life of Lord Rama, including his birth, marriage to Goddess Sita, and his 14-year exile (Vanvas) in the forest. It also describes his journey to Lanka to defeat Ravana and rescue Sita, followed by his return to Ayodhya.

Set in the Treta Yuga, the Ramayana teaches important values such as duty, loyalty, righteousness, and ideal relationships. Lord Rama is regarded as the perfect example of a life guided by truth, morality, and principles.

1. Who wrote the original Ramayana?
A. Ved Vyasa
B. Valmiki
C. Tulsidas
D. Kalidas
Answer: B. Valmiki

2. In which language was the original Ramayana written?
A. Hindi
B. Sanskrit
C. Tamil
D. Pali
Answer: B. Sanskrit

3. Lord Rama was the son of which king?
A. King Janaka
B. King Dasharatha
C. King Bharata
D. King Shantanu
Answer: B. King Dasharatha

4. What was the name of Lord Rama’s wife?
A. Draupadi
B. Radha
C. Sita
D. Mandodari
Answer: C. Sita

5. How many years of exile (Vanvas) did Lord Rama spend in the forest?
A. 10 Years
B. 12 Years
C. 14 Years
D. 16 Years
Answer: C. 14 Years

6. Who accompanied Lord Rama during his exile?
A. Lakshman and Sita
B. Bharata and Shatrughna
C. Hanuman and Sugriva
D. Vibhishana and Angad
Answer: A. Lakshman and Sita

7. Who kidnapped Sita?
A. Kumbhakarna
B. Ravana
C. Indrajit
D. Bali
Answer: B. Ravana

8. Ravana was the king of which place?
A. Ayodhya
B. Lanka
C. Mithila
D. Kishkindha
Answer: B. Lanka

9. Who was the devoted monkey god who helped Lord Rama?
A. Sugriva
B. Bali
C. Hanuman
D. Angad
Answer: C. Hanuman

10. Who built the bridge to Lanka?
A. Vishwakarma
B. Vanara Sena
C. Hanuman
D. Sugriva
Answer: B. Vanara Sena

11. What was the name of the bridge built to reach Lanka?
A. Ram Setu
B. Lakshman Setu
C. Sita Setu
D. Hanuman Setu
Answer: A. Ram Setu

12. Who was the brother of Ravana who supported Lord Rama?
A. Kumbhakarna
B. Vibhishana
C. Indrajit
D. Ahiravana
Answer: B. Vibhishana

13. Who ruled Ayodhya when Lord Rama was in exile?
A. Lakshman
B. Bharata
C. Shatrughna
D. Sugriva
Answer: B. Bharata

14. What was the name of Sita’s father?
A. Dasharatha
B. Janaka
C. Shantanu
D. Dilipa
Answer: B. Janaka

15. Which demon tried to attack Sita in the forest and was punished by Lakshman?
A. Surpanakha
B. Tadaka
C. Putana
D. Trijata
Answer: A. Surpanakha

16. Who killed the demon king Ravana?
A. Lakshman
B. Hanuman
C. Rama
D. Sugriva
Answer: C. Rama

17. Which era (Yuga) is associated with the Ramayana?
A. Satya Yuga
B. Treta Yuga
C. Dvapara Yuga
D. Kali Yuga
Answer: B. Treta Yuga

18. What is the Ramayana also known as?
A. Adi Kavya
B. Maha Kavya
C. Deva Kavya
D. Raja Kavya
Answer: A. Adi Kavya

19. Who killed Ravana’s son Indrajit?
A. Rama
B. Lakshman
C. Hanuman
D. Angad
Answer: B. Lakshman

20. What was the name of the kingdom ruled by Sugriva?
A. Lanka
B. Ayodhya
C. Kishkindha
D. Mithila
Answer: C. Kishkindha

21. Which bird tried to save Sita from Ravana?
A. Garuda
B. Sampati
C. Jatayu
D. Takshaka
Answer: C. Jatayu

22. Who was the mother of Lord Rama?
A. Kaikeyi
B. Sumitra
C. Kaushalya
D. Mandodari
Answer: C. Kaushalya

23. What was the name of Ravana’s giant brother?
A. Bali
B. Indrajit
C. Kumbhakarna
D. Vibhishana
Answer: C. Kumbhakarna

24. Which festival celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya?
A. Holi
B. Diwali
C. Navratri
D. Dussehra
Answer: B. Diwali

25. Who helped Hanuman find Sita in Lanka?
A. Trijata
B. Mandodari
C. Surpanakha
D. Tara
Answer: A. Trijata