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