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Ravan is the primary antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana, where he is depicted as the king of Lanka. Rama had once addressed Ravan as a “Maha Brahman”. Ravan is depicted and described as having ten heads. He is described as a follower of Shiva, a great scholar, a capable ruler and a maestro of the veena, but someone who wished to overpower the devas. This quiz is about life of Ravan – let’s see how much you know about him…
Quiz: Life of Ravan
Want to learn about Ravan? If yes, you have come to the right quiz.
- Question 1 of 10
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Ravan was the ten-headed evil king of Lanka. He was a demon though not from a demon clan. Whose clan was he from?
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Rishi Pulatsya”.
- Question 2 of 10
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So, now we know the clan in which Ravan was born. But, hey, does anyone know who his parents were?
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Visharva and Kaikesi”.
- Question 3 of 10
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While we are talking about the family of Ravan, let’s see how many siblings Ravan had. Note: this includes step-brothers or sisters.
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Eight”.
- Question 4 of 10
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We are getting pretty heated on the topic of families. Who were the main wives of Ravan?
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Mandhodhari and Dhanyamalini”.
- Question 5 of 10
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I understand. Question about families must bore you to tears, but here is the last one. How many sons did Ravan have?
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Wrong! Seven is the correct answer.
- Question 6 of 10
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Finally! A change from families. Ravan shared a friendship with the king of apes, Bali. There is a legend that states Bali was powerful than Ravan. What did Bali do to prove this?
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Wrong! He pinned Ravan under his arms and made him worship him for six months.
- Question 7 of 10
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OK. We discussed how Ravan was too self-centered and egotistical, but Ravan also had some good qualities. He was a great devotee. Brahma, pleased by his penance, gave him a boon. Complete that boon.
“Thou shall not be killed by demon, demoness, ______, nymphs, heavenly spirits, serpents and wild beasts.”
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Gods”.
- Question 8 of 10
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Ravan also received curses from many people. One of those people was Nalakubera, the son of Kuber. He said that if Ravan married any other women without their wishes, he would be killed. Why did he curse Ravan?
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Ravan raped his wife”.
- Question 9 of 10
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One of the legends state that Ravan and Kumbakarna were actually two of Vishnu’s doorkeepers. A sage cursed them to be born as demons three times and get killed by Vishnu three times. Who were they the first time?
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Hiranyaksh and Hiranyakashyap”.
- Question 10 of 10
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What yug was Ravan from?
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Wrong! Correct answer is “Treta Yug”.
