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