Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. 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 Sri Ramakrishna Gautam Buddha Sri Rama None 2. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Alasinga Perumal Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer None 3. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Parama Devi Sister Nivedita Swarnamayi Devi Sister Gargi None 4. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London New York Chicago Paris None 5. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. It raised money for his trip to the West It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It inspired people to be more religious. None 6. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Eastern science coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Vedanta Western science coupled with Eastern science None 7. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Government Service Law Teaching Medicine None 8. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city New York London Chicago Boston None 9. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Punditji Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist Mahatma of the masses None 10. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Educational Society Vivekananda Kendra Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekanda Mission None 11. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Swarnamayee Devi Sister Nivedita Raghumani Basu Bhuvaneswari Devi None 12. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Shubhash Chandra Bose Rajendra Prasad Jawahar Lal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi None 13. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1893 1895 1883 None 14. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Mahatma Gandhi C Rajagopalachari Rabindranath Tagore Subhash Chandra Bose None 15. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Is there a God? Do you believe in God? Do you think God exists? Have you seen God? None 16. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur Kolkata Raipur New Delhi None 17. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. 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. None 18. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Golap-ma Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita Sarada Devi None 19. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Khoka Biley Hari Babu None 20. 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 Go look at yourself in the mirror Be you always a man, my son None 21. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Day of Service National Meditation Day National Spiritual Day National Youth Day None 22. Swamiji was given to fits of temper as a child, and his mother found a strange remedy for it. What was it? 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. Place him near the idol of Lord Shiva and sprinkle him with holy water. None 23. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to see a vision of God. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. None 24. 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 25. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? San Francisco Boston New York Chicago None 26. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Gaya Vishnu Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya KashiVishwanath Vireswara Shiva None 27. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? London Chicago Boston New York None 28. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Abhyananda Sister Nivedita Kripananada Sister Gargi None 29. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Rabindranath Tagore Subash Chandra Bose Romain Rolland None 30. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Knowledge and devotion Personal fulfillment Spiritual bliss and liberation Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members None 31. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. A trishul (trident) Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl The Book "Imitation of Christ" None 32. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Lal Bahadur Shastry Eknath Ranade Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam None 33. At the Parliament of Religions, Swami Vivekananda’s speeches were kept at the end of the day by the organizers because people would stay till the end to hear him. he was from India and not America. his speeches were too long. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. None 34. 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 All of these. help and not fight harmony and peace, and not dissension None 35. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Continence and Meditation Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Meditation and Mantra Chanting Worship and Fasting None 36. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. he had ambitions of one day becoming the leader of the BrahmoSamaj. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders None 37. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Hanuman Ram Shiva Kali None 38. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Vrindavan Himalayas Gaya Varanasi None 39. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Vivekananda Swami Yogananda Sister Josephine Macleod Sister Nivedita None 40. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. To build a wide set of followers. To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. To spread the teachings of his Master None 41. 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 Vivekananda Express Vivek Express None 42. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta None 43. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Athletics Football Cycling Wrestling None 44. 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?” 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?” None 45. 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 prayed to God for a miracle. He gave up and wanted to end his life. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. None 46. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi None 47. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Immanuel Kant Romain Roland Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi None 48. 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.” 18 108 1000 7 None 49. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Never to live a life of secrecy Have faith in yourself Living a life of integrity All of these. None 50. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur None 51. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1893 1984 1981 1982 None 52. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him fully satisfied. left him disenchanted. transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. None 53. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Prabuddha Bharata Udbodhan Brahmavadin Vedanta Kesari None 54. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Udbodhan Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin Vedanta Kesari None 55. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Surendra Nath Mitra Rabindranath Tagore William Hastie Ramachandra Datta None 56. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Samrat, the King of kings Young Mr. Dutta Bileh None 57. 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 Motors Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Indian Institute of Science None