SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 66

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q66

Mohiniyattam is associated with which Hindu God?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Vishnu.

Mohiniyattam, a traditional dance form originating from the Indian state of Kerala, is often associated with the Hindu god Vishnu, specifically with his avatar as Mohini, the enchantress. According to Hindu mythology, Mohini is a celestial enchantress who appears during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), a divine event where gods and demons churn the ocean to obtain the elixir of immortality (amrita).