Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Surendra Nath Mitra William Hastie Rabindranath Tagore Ramachandra Datta None 2. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? New Delhi Jaipur Kolkata Raipur None 3. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Raghumani Basu Bhuvaneswari Devi Swarnamayee Devi Sister Nivedita None 4. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London Chicago New York Paris None 5. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Eknath Ranade Lal Bahadur Shastry None 6. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Babu Hari Khoka Biley None 7. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Romain Rolland Subash Chandra Bose Aldous Huxley Rabindranath Tagore None 8. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Immanuel Kant Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi Romain Roland None 9. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? London New York Boston Chicago None 10. 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 Vivek Express Yoga Express Vedanta Express None 11. 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 12. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Alasinga Perumal K Sheshadri Iyer Ajith Singh of Khetri Bala Gangadhar Tilak None 13. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat None 14. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To spread the teachings of his Master 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 build a wide set of followers. None 15. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Vivekananda None 16. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Rajendra Prasad Shubhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi Jawahar Lal Nehru None 17. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin Vedanta Kesari Udbodhan None 18. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Abhyananda Kripananada Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita None 19. 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? 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?” He said, “Of what use is my talent if it can be put to use only for money.” He said, “If Vivekananda gives his life, the least I can do is to give my service.” None 20. 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 21. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Rabindranath Tagore C Rajagopalachari Subhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi None 22. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Udbodhan Vedanta Kesari None 23. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Young Mr. Dutta Samrat, the King of kings Bileh Swamiji None 24. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Educational Society Vivekananda Kendra None 25. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago New York Boston San Francisco None 26. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? KashiVishwanath Vireswara Shiva Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Gaya Vishnu None 27. 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 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 None 28. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains The Book "Imitation of Christ" A trishul (trident) His Mother's Shawl None 29. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Hanuman Shiva Kali Ram None 30. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Personal fulfillment Spiritual bliss and liberation Knowledge and devotion Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members None 31. 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 32. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Gaya Himalayas Vrindavan Varanasi None 33. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Madan Mohan Malavya Keshab Chandra Sen Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar None 34. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Bhupendranath Dutta Narendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta None 35. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1981 1982 1893 1984 None 36. 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 Krishna Gautam Buddha Sri Rama Sri Ramakrishna None 37. 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 served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. it believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. None 38. 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 39. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Government Service Medicine Teaching Law None 40. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him fully satisfied. transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. left him disenchanted. None 41. 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. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. people would stay till the end to hear him. his speeches were too long. None 42. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1893 1883 1895 None 43. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Golap-ma Sarada Devi Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita None 44. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Do you believe in God? Is there a God? Have you seen God? Do you think God exists? None 45. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Swarnamayi Devi Sister Nivedita Parama Devi Sister Gargi None 46. 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. 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. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. None 47. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city London New York Boston Chicago None 48. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi None 49. 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 prayed to God for a miracle. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He gave up and wanted to end his life. None 50. 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 Meditation and Mantra Chanting Continence and Meditation None 51. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Eastern science coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Eastern science Western science coupled with Vedanta None 52. 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 53. 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 Indian Institute of Science Tata Motors None 54. 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”: harmony and peace, and not dissension assimilation and not destruction help and not fight All of these. None 55. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Living a life of integrity Never to live a life of secrecy All of these. Have faith in yourself None 56. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist Punditji Mahatma of the masses None 57. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Cycling Wrestling Athletics Football None