Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani 00:15:00 Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Gaya Varanasi Vrindavan Himalayas None 2. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? San Francisco Boston New York Chicago None 3. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Hanuman Shiva Kali Ram None 4. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He gave up and wanted to end his life. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He prayed to God for a miracle. None 5. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata None 6. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Gaya Vishnu Vireswara Shiva KashiVishwanath Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya None 7. In his concluding speech at the Parliament of Religions, Swamiji said that “upon the banner of every religion will soon be written, in spite of resistance”: All of these. help and not fight assimilation and not destruction harmony and peace, and not dissension None 8. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Bileh Samrat, the King of kings Young Mr. Dutta None 9. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Lal Bahadur Shastry Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam None 10. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Jawahar Lal Nehru Rajendra Prasad Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose None 11. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Chicago New York Paris London None 12. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Youth Day National Spiritual Day National Meditation Day National Day of Service None 13. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Babu Biley Hari Khoka None 14. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him disenchanted. made no particular impression on him. left him fully satisfied. transformed his life. None 15. In 1893 on his way to Canada from Japan to Canada, Swami Vivekananda met Jamshedji Tata on a ship named Empress. On Swami Vivekananda's encouragement to establish a world class institution, Jamshedji setup a world renowned institution. Which one? Tata Steel Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Motors Indian Institute of Science None 16. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. To spread the teachings of his Master To build a wide set of followers. None 17. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita Golap-ma Sarada Devi None 18. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Swarnamayi Devi Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Parama Devi None 19. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Madan Mohan Malavya Keshab Chandra Sen Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray None 20. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Worship and Fasting Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Meditation and Mantra Chanting Continence and Meditation None 21. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda None 22. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore C Rajagopalachari Subhash Chandra Bose None 23. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city London Chicago New York Boston None 24. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Udbodhan Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari None 25. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Chicago New York London Boston None 26. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Educational Society Vivekananda Kendra Swami Vivekananda Youth Association None 27. Name the special train launched by the Indian Railways to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and create awareness among the masses about his thoughts and philosophy Vivekananda Express Vivek Express Vedanta Express Yoga Express None 28. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. A trishul (trident) The Book "Imitation of Christ" Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl None 29. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Ramachandra Datta William Hastie Rabindranath Tagore Surendra Nath Mitra None 30. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? All of these. Never to live a life of secrecy Living a life of integrity Have faith in yourself None 31. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Vivekananda Swami Yogananda Sister Nivedita None 32. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan None 33. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1981 1893 1982 1984 None 34. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1883 1895 1886 1893 None 35. At the Parliament of Religions, Swami Vivekananda’s speeches were kept at the end of the day by the organizers because he was from India and not America. his speeches were too long. people would stay till the end to hear him. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. None 36. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Have you seen God? Do you think God exists? Do you believe in God? Is there a God? None 37. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Personal fulfillment Spiritual bliss and liberation Knowledge and devotion None 38. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi see a vision of God. understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. None 39. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Shaheed Bhagat Punditji Vedantic Scientist Mahatma of the masses None 40. Swamiji was given to fits of temper as a child, and his mother found a strange remedy for it. What was it? Tie a holy thread on his hand and feed him with butter and cold milk. Pour water on his head while chanting Shiva’s name. Place him near the idol of Lord Shiva and sprinkle him with holy water. Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. None 41. JJ Goodwin was a court-stenographer, engaged to put down every word of Swami Vivekananda’s talks. He was very expensive. Yet after one week, he refused any money. Why? He said, “Of what use is my talent if it can be put to use only for money.” He said, “If Vivekananda gives his life, the least I can do is to give my service.” The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” Because Swamiji told him: “You are a noble person. Why not dedicate yourself to good work?” None 42. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Swarnamayee Devi Bhuvaneswari Devi Sister Nivedita Raghumani Basu None 43. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal None 44. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Medicine Government Service Teaching Law None 45. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Romain Roland Immanuel Kant Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi None 46. Sri Ramakrishna said, “if Keshab is possessed of one sign of greatness which has made him famous, Naren has _______ such signs to the fullest degree.” 108 1000 18 7 None 47. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders he had ambitions of one day becoming the leader of the BrahmoSamaj. it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. None 48. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Football Athletics Wrestling Cycling None 49. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Romain Rolland Rabindranath Tagore Subash Chandra Bose None 50. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Bhupendranath Dutta Narendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta None 51. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Eastern science coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Vedanta Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Eastern science None 52. Who was Swamiji referring to when he said this? “Who was there ever like Him? – the Lord, who never performed one action for Himself – with a heart that embraced the whole world! So full of pity, that He – prince and monk – would give His life to save a little goat! So loving that He sacrificed himself to the hunger of a tigress!” Sri Ramakrishna Gautam Buddha Sri Krishna Sri Rama None 53. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. The man at the gate did not let him in because it was late night, and he did not recognize Swami Vivekananda in his Western clothes. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. None 54. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? Be grateful all your life for what you have May no other father face such a question Be you always a man, my son Go look at yourself in the mirror None 55. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Gargi Abhyananda Sister Nivedita Kripananada None 56. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It inspired people to be more religious. It raised money for his trip to the West It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. None 57. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Kolkata Jaipur Raipur New Delhi None Previous Next Next