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What does Bharata do to Rama's sandals after Rama refuses to return to Ayodhya?
What is the reason Ravana cannot force Sita to be his wife?
What is Ravana's weakness, according to the text?
What is the special ability of Hanuman, the general of the monkey band?
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Who helps Rama search for Sita after she is abducted?
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What is the outcome of the battle between Rama and Ravana?
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What is the name of the place where Ravana takes Sita after abducting her?
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What does Ravana disguise himself as to trick Sita into leaving the protective circle?
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What is the result of Rama's rule, known as Ram-rajya?
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What do Rama and Lakshman do to protect Sita before going to hunt the golden deer?
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Where does Ravana take Sita after abducting her?
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What does Hanuman do to set Lanka afire?
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What did Bharata promise to Rama when he left?
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Who abducted Sita, Rama's wife?
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What did Rama build to reach Lanka and rescue Sita?
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What was Rama's condition for taking Sita back as his wife?
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Which city was the capital of Kosala, ruled by Dasaratha?
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What was Mahatma Gandhi's dream for modern India?
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Study Notes
Rama's Story
- Rama refuses to become king in his place, despite his brother Bharata's request, and instead follows his father's orders.
- Bharata takes Rama's sandals and places them on the throne, promising to work for Rama's return.
The Forest Exile
- Rama, Sita, and Lakshman live happily in the forest, where they destroy rakshasas (evil creatures) that disturb the sages.
- A rakshasa princess tries to seduce Rama, but Lakshman wounds her and drives her away.
Sita's Abduction
- The rakshasa princess tells her brother Ravana, the ten-headed ruler of Lanka, about Sita's beauty.
- Ravana devises a plan to abduct Sita, using a magical golden deer to lure Rama and Lakshman away.
- Ravana, disguised as a holy man, tricks Sita into leaving the protective circle and kidnaps her.
The Search for Sita
- Rama is heartbroken when he returns to find Sita missing, and a band of monkeys offers to help him find her.
- Hanuman, the general of the monkey band, flies to Lanka and comforts Sita, promising her that Rama will soon come and save her.
The Battle for Lanka
- Ravana's men capture Hanuman, but he escapes and sets Lanka on fire by hopping from house-top to house-top with his burning tail.
- Rama, Lakshman, and the monkey army build a causeway to Lanka and engage in a mighty battle, during which Rama kills Ravana's brothers and finally Ravana himself.
The Return to Ayodhya
- Rama frees Sita, and after she proves her purity, they return to Ayodhya, where Rama becomes king.
- Rama's rule, known as Ram-rajya, is an ideal time of peace and prosperity, where everyone follows their dharma.
Key Characters
- Rama: the upholder of dharma, eldest son of Dasaratha, and husband of Sita.
- Bharata: Rama's brother, who renounces the throne and works for Rama's return.
- Sita: Rama's wife, who remains loyal to him despite being abducted by Ravana.
- Ravana: the ten-headed ruler of Lanka, who abducts Sita and is ultimately killed by Rama.
- Hanuman: the general of the monkey band, who helps Rama and Sita and is known for his bravery and devotion.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the Hindu epic Ramayana! This quiz covers the story of Sita's captivity in Ravana's palace, Hanuman's rescue mission, and the events that unfold. Can you recall the details of this pivotal moment in the Ramayana?
