Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. 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 2. 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 3. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Madan Mohan Malavya Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Keshab Chandra Sen None 4. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Medicine Teaching Government Service Law None 5. 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, “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.” The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” None 6. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1893 1895 1886 1883 None 7. 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 inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. None 8. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? New York London Boston Chicago None 9. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Lal Bahadur Shastry Eknath Ranade None 10. 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 Rama Sri Ramakrishna Sri Krishna Gautam Buddha None 11. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Gaya Vrindavan Varanasi Himalayas None 12. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Mahatma Gandhi Jawahar Lal Nehru Rajendra Prasad Shubhash Chandra Bose None 13. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago Boston San Francisco New York None 14. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Sister Nivedita Swarnamayee Devi Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu None 15. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1893 1982 1981 1984 None 16. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? New Delhi Jaipur Raipur Kolkata None 17. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". C Rajagopalachari Subhash Chandra Bose Rabindranath Tagore Mahatma Gandhi None 18. 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.” 7 108 1000 18 None 19. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Western science coupled with Eastern science Eastern science coupled with Western religion Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Vedanta None 20. 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. his speeches were too long. he was from India and not America. None 21. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Romain Rolland Aldous Huxley Subash Chandra Bose Rabindranath Tagore None 22. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Educational Society Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission Swami Vivekananda Youth Association None 23. 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 24. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Personal fulfillment Knowledge and devotion Spiritual bliss and liberation Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members None 25. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Vireswara Shiva Gaya Vishnu Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya KashiVishwanath None 26. 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 27. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Vedantic Scientist Shaheed Bhagat Punditji Mahatma of the masses None 28. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Parama Devi Swarnamayi Devi Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi None 29. 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 30. 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 31. 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 32. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Living a life of integrity Have faith in yourself Never to live a life of secrecy All of these. None 33. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Vivekananda None 34. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Ram Hanuman Shiva Kali None 35. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Udbodhan Vedanta Kesari Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin None 36. 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 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. None 37. 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 Be you always a man, my son May no other father face such a question None 38. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to see a vision of God. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. None 39. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta None 40. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Wrestling Athletics Cycling Football None 41. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Gargi Abhyananda Sister Nivedita Kripananada None 42. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan None 43. 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 44. 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 Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Motors None 45. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Ramachandra Datta Surendra Nath Mitra Rabindranath Tagore William Hastie None 46. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. His Mother's Shawl A trishul (trident) The Book "Imitation of Christ" Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains None 47. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore None 48. 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 49. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Golap-ma Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita Sarada Devi None 50. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Chicago New York London Boston None 51. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. 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 it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. None 52. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Young Mr. Dutta Swamiji Bileh Samrat, the King of kings None 53. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Hari Khoka Babu Biley None 54. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? New York Paris London Chicago None 55. 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 56. 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. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. None 57. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? K Sheshadri Iyer Ajith Singh of Khetri Bala Gangadhar Tilak Alasinga Perumal None