Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. 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. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders he had ambitions of one day becoming the leader of the BrahmoSamaj. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. 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!” Sri Ramakrishna Sri Rama Sri Krishna Gautam Buddha None 3. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal Bala Gangadhar Tilak None 4. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Vivekananda None 5. 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 6. 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 Continence and Meditation Meditation and Mantra Chanting None 7. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It raised money for his trip to the West It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It inspired people to be more religious. It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. None 8. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Madan Mohan Malavya Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Keshab Chandra Sen None 9. 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 Vivekananda Express Yoga Express Vivek Express Vedanta Express None 10. 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 11. 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" Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains A trishul (trident) None 12. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Lal Bahadur Shastry Neelam Sanjeev Reddy None 13. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Law Government Service Teaching Medicine None 14. 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 All of these. help and not fight harmony and peace, and not dissension None 15. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. 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. None 16. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? 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. 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 17. 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 Go look at yourself in the mirror May no other father face such a question Be you always a man, my son None 18. 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 19. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London Chicago New York Paris None 20. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Shiva Ram Hanuman Kali None 21. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Nivedita Parama Devi Swarnamayi Devi Sister Gargi None 22. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Chicago Boston London New York None 23. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat None 24. 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 build a wide set of followers. To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. None 25. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu Swarnamayee Devi Sister Nivedita None 26. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Bileh Young Mr. Dutta Samrat, the King of kings None 27. 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.” Because Swamiji told him: “You are a noble person. Why not dedicate yourself to good work?” He said, “If Vivekananda gives his life, the least I can do is to give my service.” None 28. 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 29. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Vireswara Shiva KashiVishwanath Gaya Vishnu Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya None 30. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Mahendranath Dutta Narendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta None 31. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Knowledge and devotion Spiritual bliss and liberation Personal fulfillment Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members None 32. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Subhash Chandra Bose C Rajagopalachari Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi None 33. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? London New York Boston Chicago None 34. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata None 35. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Udbodhan None 36. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1895 1886 1893 1883 None 37. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Nivedita Abhyananda Kripananada Sister Gargi None 38. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago New York Boston San Francisco None 39. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1893 1982 1981 1984 None 40. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? William Hastie Rabindranath Tagore Ramachandra Datta Surendra Nath Mitra None 41. 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 Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda None 42. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Have you seen God? Do you think God exists? Do you believe in God? Is there a God? None 43. 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 44. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He gave up and wanted to end his life. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He prayed to God for a miracle. None 45. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Rajendra Prasad Jawahar Lal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose None 46. 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 47. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Gaya Himalayas Vrindavan Varanasi None 48. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Immanuel Kant Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Romain Roland None 49. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sister Nivedita Golap-ma Sarada Devi Gauri-ma None 50. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Athletics Cycling Wrestling Football None 51. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Punditji Mahatma of the masses Vedantic Scientist Shaheed Bhagat None 52. 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. 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. Pour water on his head while chanting Shiva’s name. None 53. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour made no particular impression on him. left him disenchanted. left him fully satisfied. transformed his life. None 54. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Kolkata New Delhi Jaipur Raipur None 55. "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 56. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Eastern science coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Eastern science Western science coupled with Vedanta Eastern religion coupled with Western religion None 57. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Babu Biley Hari Khoka None