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