SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q50

According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the shape of ______ in order to rescue the earth, which had sunk into the water.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A boar.

  • According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu is known as Varaha Avatar, wherein he appeared as a wild boar to save Mother Earth from the clutches of a demon called Hiranyaksha, who had stolen the planet.