Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Wrestling Athletics Cycling Football None 2. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Spiritual bliss and liberation Knowledge and devotion Personal fulfillment Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members None 3. 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 always summarized every speaker’s speech. his speeches were too long. None 4. 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. 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. Place him near the idol of Lord Shiva and sprinkle him with holy water. 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? Indian Institute of Science Tata Steel Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Motors None 6. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city London Chicago Boston New York None 7. 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 8. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1982 1981 1893 1984 None 9. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Sister Gargi Romain Roland Sister Nivedita Immanuel Kant None 10. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1893 1883 1886 1895 None 11. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Western science coupled with Eastern science Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Vedanta Eastern science coupled with Western religion None 12. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? All of these. Have faith in yourself Living a life of integrity Never to live a life of secrecy None 13. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Shaheed Bhagat Punditji Vedantic Scientist Mahatma of the masses None 14. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to 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. see a vision of God. None 15. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Nivedita Parama Devi Swarnamayi Devi Sister Gargi None 16. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Udbodhan Brahmavadin Vedanta Kesari Prabuddha Bharata None 17. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Biley Khoka Babu Hari None 18. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago Boston New York San Francisco None 19. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Rabindranath Tagore Subash Chandra Bose Romain Rolland None 20. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Ramachandra Datta Rabindranath Tagore Surendra Nath Mitra William Hastie None 21. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". C Rajagopalachari Subhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore None 22. What happened when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time, on December 9, 1900? 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. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. None 23. 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 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. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Do you think God exists? Do you believe in God? Have you seen God? Is there a God? None 26. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? London Boston New York Chicago None 27. 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 Sri Rama Gautam Buddha Sri Ramakrishna None 28. 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 29. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu Sister Nivedita Swarnamayee Devi None 30. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Meditation and Mantra Chanting Continence and Meditation Worship and Fasting Animal Sacrifice and Meditation None 31. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Gauri-ma Golap-ma Sarada Devi Sister Nivedita None 32. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Samrat, the King of kings Swamiji Bileh Young Mr. Dutta None 33. 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 1000 7 108 None 34. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Kali Hanuman Ram Shiva None 35. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Raipur Kolkata Jaipur New Delhi None 36. 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 build a wide set of followers. To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. None 37. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He gave up and wanted to end his life. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He prayed to God for a miracle. None 38. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Kripananada Sister Gargi Abhyananda Sister Nivedita None 39. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? Go look at yourself in the mirror May no other father face such a question Be grateful all your life for what you have Be you always a man, my son None 40. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat None 41. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Mahatma Gandhi Rajendra Prasad Jawahar Lal Nehru Shubhash Chandra Bose None 42. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Himalayas Vrindavan Gaya Varanasi None 43. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Chicago London Paris New York None 44. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? KashiVishwanath Gaya Vishnu Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Vireswara Shiva None 45. 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 Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi None 46. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Vishnunath Dutta Narendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta None 47. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. It inspired people to be more religious. It raised money for his trip to the West 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" A trishul (trident) Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl None 49. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Teaching Government Service Medicine Law None 50. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Brahmavadin Udbodhan Vedanta Kesari Prabuddha Bharata None 51. 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 harmony and peace, and not dissension assimilation and not destruction All of these. None 52. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Spiritual Day National Day of Service National Youth Day National Meditation Day None 53. 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 54. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Lal Bahadur Shastry Shri M. Bhaktavastalam None 55. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal None 56. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Yogananda None 57. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour transformed his life. left him disenchanted. left him fully satisfied. made no particular impression on him. None