Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Young Mr. Dutta Bileh Samrat, the King of kings None 2. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu Swarnamayee Devi Sister Nivedita None 3. 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 Go look at yourself in the mirror May no other father face such a question Be grateful all your life for what you have None 4. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Babu Hari Khoka Biley None 5. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1895 1883 1893 None 6. 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 7. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Belur Math, Kolkata None 8. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Surendra Nath Mitra William Hastie Ramachandra Datta Rabindranath Tagore None 9. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Ajith Singh of Khetri Bala Gangadhar Tilak Alasinga Perumal K Sheshadri Iyer None 10. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1984 1982 1893 1981 None 11. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Jawahar Lal Nehru Shubhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi Rajendra Prasad None 12. 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 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. None 13. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Mahatma of the masses Vedantic Scientist Shaheed Bhagat Punditji None 14. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod None 15. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. 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. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. None 16. 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 Motors Tata Institute of Fundamental Research None 17. 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 Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar None 18. 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 Continence and Meditation Meditation and Mantra Chanting None 19. 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 20. 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 21. 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 Vivekananda Express Yoga Express Vivek Express None 22. 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 23. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Gaya Vishnu Vireswara Shiva KashiVishwanath None 24. 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 25. 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 gave up and wanted to end his life. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. None 26. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city London Boston New York Chicago None 27. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Football Athletics Wrestling Cycling None 28. 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 understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. see a vision of God. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. None 29. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekananda Educational Society None 30. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Sister Gargi Romain Roland Sister Nivedita Immanuel Kant None 31. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Subhash Chandra Bose Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi C Rajagopalachari None 32. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Parama Devi Swarnamayi Devi Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi None 33. 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 join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It raised money for his trip to the West It inspired people to be more religious. None 34. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Chicago London New York Paris None 35. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Kali Hanuman Shiva Ram None 36. 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, “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?” He said, “Of what use is my talent if it can be put to use only for money.” None 37. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? New York Chicago London Boston None 38. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Madan Mohan Malavya Keshab Chandra Sen Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar None 39. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Varanasi Gaya Himalayas Vrindavan None 40. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Teaching Law Government Service Medicine None 41. 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 42. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Boston San Francisco Chicago New York None 43. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Golap-ma Sister Nivedita Sarada Devi Gauri-ma None 44. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him fully satisfied. transformed his life. left him disenchanted. made no particular impression on him. None 45. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Lal Bahadur Shastry Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam None 46. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Day of Service National Spiritual Day National Youth Day National Meditation Day None 47. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. A trishul (trident) His Mother's Shawl Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains The Book "Imitation of Christ" None 48. 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. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. he was from India and not America. his speeches were too long. None 49. 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 All of these. assimilation and not destruction harmony and peace, and not dissension None 50. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata None 51. 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 Rama Sri Krishna None 52. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta None 53. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Abhyananda Kripananada None 54. 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 7 18 108 None 55. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur Raipur Kolkata New Delhi None 56. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? All of these. Living a life of integrity Have faith in yourself Never to live a life of secrecy None 57. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Subash Chandra Bose Rabindranath Tagore Romain Rolland None