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