Srimad Bhagavatam: Canto 12, Chapter 08 – Markandeya’s Prayers to Nara-Narayana Rsi

01. Markandeya Rsi, is the son of ________

a)   Brahma

b)   Markandu

c)   Vyasadeva

d)   Bhrgu Muni

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02. During the 7th reign of Manu, ________ came to know of Markandeya’s austerities and thus tried to impede the sage’s penance

a)   Lord Indra

b)   Lord Varuna

c)   Lord Agni

d)   Sukrachharya

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03. ________ river was flowing near the hermitage of Markandeya Rsi

a. Ganga

b. Kaveri

c. Sarasvati

d. Puspabhadra

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04. ________ apsara was sent to agitate Markandeya’s mind

a)   Urmila

b)   Punjikasthali

c)   Menaka

d)   Rambha

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05. By the attack of the followers of Indra, Markendeya ________

a)   Was furious

b)   Was simply tolerant

c)   Was very happy

d)   Was fearful

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06. Being pleased by Markand3eya Rsi, the Supreme Lord appeared as ________ to bestow blessings

a.Vishnu

b.Nara and Narayana Rsi

c.Krishna

d.Narsimha

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