Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. 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. 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. None 2. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Raghumani Basu Sister Nivedita Swarnamayee Devi Bhuvaneswari Devi None 3. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Mahatma Gandhi Subhash Chandra Bose C Rajagopalachari Rabindranath Tagore None 4. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Punditji Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist Mahatma of the masses None 5. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Educational Society Swami Vivekananda Youth Association None 6. 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 Vedanta Express Vivek Express None 7. 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 Krishna Sri Ramakrishna Gautam Buddha None 8. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? All of these. Living a life of integrity Never to live a life of secrecy Have faith in yourself None 9. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Mahatma Gandhi Rajendra Prasad Shubhash Chandra Bose Jawahar Lal Nehru None 10. 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 Meditation and Mantra Chanting Continence and Meditation Worship and Fasting None 11. 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. Tie a holy thread on his hand and feed him with butter and cold milk. Pour water on his head while chanting Shiva’s name. Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. None 12. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Chicago Boston San Francisco New York None 13. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat None 14. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Personal fulfillment Spiritual bliss and liberation Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Knowledge and devotion None 15. 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. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. None 16. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? London New York Chicago Boston 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. 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”: All of these. help and not fight assimilation and not destruction harmony and peace, and not dissension 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? The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” 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?” None 20. 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. 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 None 21. When Naren was not getting a job and went through many struggles in his life, what did he do? He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He prayed to God for a miracle. He gave up and wanted to end his life. He sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. None 22. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city London Chicago New York Boston None 23. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. A trishul (trident) The Book "Imitation of Christ" Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl None 24. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Nivedita Abhyananda Kripananada Sister Gargi None 25. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? William Hastie Ramachandra Datta Surendra Nath Mitra Rabindranath Tagore None 26. 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 Motors Tata Institute of Fundamental Research None 27. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Swarnamayi Devi Parama Devi None 28. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Is there a God? Do you believe in God? Do you think God exists? Have you seen God? None 29. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Gaya Vishnu Vireswara Shiva KashiVishwanath None 30. 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 raised money for his trip to the West It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. It inspired people to be more religious. None 31. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Udbodhan Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin None 32. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour made no particular impression on him. left him disenchanted. transformed his life. left him fully satisfied. None 33. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Bileh Young Mr. Dutta Samrat, the King of kings Swamiji None 34. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Keshab Chandra Sen Madan Mohan Malavya None 35. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Hari Babu Biley Khoka None 36. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Vivekananda Sister Josephine Macleod Sister Nivedita Swami Yogananda None 37. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai None 38. 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 1000 108 18 None 39. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Teaching Law Government Service Medicine None 40. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Football Athletics Cycling Wrestling None 41. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Immanuel Kant Sister Nivedita Romain Roland Sister Gargi None 42. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Aldous Huxley Rabindranath Tagore Romain Rolland Subash Chandra Bose None 43. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Varanasi Gaya Himalayas Vrindavan None 44. 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 45. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur New Delhi Kolkata Raipur None 46. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1895 1886 1883 1893 None 47. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal None 48. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Eknath Ranade Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Lal Bahadur Shastry None 49. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sarada Devi Golap-ma Sister Nivedita Gauri-ma None 50. 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 51. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1984 1981 1982 1893 None 52. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Narendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta None 53. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London New York Paris Chicago None 54. 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 55. 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 56. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Youth Day National Day of Service National Meditation Day National Spiritual Day None 57. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? 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. To spread the teachings of his Master None