- The ancient Nagas who inhabited the Himalayan region were primarily known as:
A) Worshippers of mountain spirits
B) Worshippers of Nagas (Serpents) 1
C) Sun worshippers
D) Ancestor worshippers
Answer: B) Worshippers of Nagas (Serpents) - Which of the following was listed as a famous king of the Nagas?
A) Shambar
B) Divodas
C) Takshaka 1
D) Pradumna
Answer: C) Takshaka - The Naga cult, still influential in Himachal Pradesh, is described as an offspring of which cult?
A) The Vishnu-Lakshmi cult
B) The Brahma-Saraswati cult
C) The Shiva-Shakti cult 1
D) The Indra-Agni cult
Answer: C) The Shiva-Shakti cult - Where is the Naga temple ‘Nagchala’ located?
A) Near Shimla
B) Near Manali 1
C) Near Dharamshala
D) Near Kinnaur
Answer: B) Near Manali - Which popular festival, falling in the month of July, is connected with the worship of the Naga deita?
A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Naga Panchami 1
D) Dussehra
Answer: C) Naga Panchami - Who is considered the goddess of snakes according to the provided information?
A) Durga Devi
B) Lakshmi Devi
C) Saraswati Devi
D) Mansa Devi 1
Answer: D) Mansa Devi - ‘Shibu-Ka-Than’ in Nurpur, ‘Saloh’ in Palampur, and ‘Tripal’ in Kangra are Naga shrines known for what specific purpose?
A) Granting wishes for prosperity
B) Protecting travelers
C) Curing people of snake bites 1
D) Ensuring good harvests
Answer: C) Curing people of snake bites - According to Hindu mythology mentioned in the text, which of the eight prominent Nagas is considered the most significant and believed to support the earth on his head?
A) Vasuki
B) Takshaka
C) Shesh Naga 1
D) Kali
Answer: C) Shesh Naga - The Puranas contain elaborate references to Nagas and Naga deities inhabiting which locations?
A) Deserts and plains
B) The hills and water springs 1
C) Underground realms only
D) Celestial abodes only
Answer: B) The hills and water springs - In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the temple of ‘Kelang Naga’ located near the village Kugti?
A) Kullu
B) Shimla
C) Chamba 1
D) Kinnaur
Answer: C) Chamba