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