BGC - Weekly activity - Moon

As per Vedic literature Moon is a _____?

• Atom

• Star

• Astronomincal body

• Satellite

Who is the Moon God?

• Soma

• Vivasvān

• Indra

• Brahmā

Which planetary system does the Moon belong to?

• Lower

• Middle

• Upper

• None of the above

In continuation of the previous question, what is the name of the specific planetary system to which the Moon belong to?

• Satya-loka

• Bhur-loka

• Bhuvar-loka

• Svar-loka

Ekadasi is observed on the ___ day after the new / full moon?

• 7th

• 11th

• 14th

• a or b

Who is the source of Moonlight?

• Demigods on Moon

• Soma

• Brahmā

• Krsna

Mention the verse(s) in support of the earlier question (who is the source of moonlight)?

• 7.8 and 15.12

• 10.21

• 11.19

• 8.25

How is Moonlight useful for life on Earth (besides the obvious aspect of giving light in the dark)?

• Prevents demons from destroying Earth

• Provides nourishment (juice) to vegetables on Earth

• Prevents water bodies from evaporating

• All of the above

In the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna describes the Sun and Moon as Krishna’s ___?

• Eyes

• Fingers

• Arms

• Hands

Which flag / emblem was on Arjuna’s chariot?

• Krsna

• Moon God (Soma)

• Ganesh

• Hanuman