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? Continence and Meditation Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Worship and Fasting Meditation and Mantra Chanting None 2. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Gargi Kripananada Sister Nivedita Abhyananda None 3. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Youth Day National Spiritual Day National Meditation Day National Day of Service None 4. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekananda Educational Society None 5. 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) His Mother's Shawl Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains None 6. 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.” He said, “If Vivekananda gives his life, the least I can do is to give my service.” Because Swamiji told him: “You are a noble person. Why not dedicate yourself to good work?” None 7. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Vedanta Kesari Prabuddha Bharata Udbodhan Brahmavadin None 8. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Boston London Chicago New York None 9. 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 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!” Gautam Buddha Sri Ramakrishna Sri Krishna Sri Rama None 11. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Yogananda Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod None 12. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? London Chicago New York Paris None 13. According to Swami Vivekananda, what should we seek? Western science coupled with Vedanta Eastern religion coupled with Western religion Western science coupled with Eastern science Eastern science coupled with Western religion None 14. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Vireswara Shiva KashiVishwanath Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Gaya Vishnu None 15. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Ramachandra Datta William Hastie Surendra Nath Mitra Rabindranath Tagore None 16. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Swamiji Samrat, the King of kings Young Mr. Dutta Bileh None 17. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Mahatma of the masses Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist Punditji None 18. Before Narendranath became a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, he followed the socio-religious BrahmoSamaj as _____________. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. he had ambitions of one day becoming the leader of the BrahmoSamaj. 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 None 19. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Gargi Parama Devi Swarnamayi Devi Sister Nivedita None 20. 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 21. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Udbodhan None 22. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Mahendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Narendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta None 23. 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. understand the causes of India’s downfall and seek the means for her resurrection. attain the highest spiritual experience of Nirvikalpa Samadhi see a vision of God. None 24. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Sister Nivedita Romain Roland Immanuel Kant Sister Gargi None 25. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1895 1883 1893 1886 None 26. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Belur Math, Kolkata Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur None 27. In 1898, while at Almora, Swamiji received the news of the sad demise of three persons he loved very much. Who were they? Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar Mr. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda None 28. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Wrestling Football Cycling Athletics None 29. 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 30. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Living a life of integrity All of these. Have faith in yourself Never to live a life of secrecy None 31. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Raipur New Delhi Kolkata Jaipur None 32. 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 33. 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 inspired people to be more religious. It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. None 34. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak Alasinga Perumal K Sheshadri Iyer Ajith Singh of Khetri None 35. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Law Teaching Government Service Medicine None 36. 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 37. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Have you seen God? Do you believe in God? Do you think God exists? Is there a God? None 38. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Subhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore C Rajagopalachari None 39. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? Boston San Francisco New York Chicago None 40. 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 Motors Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Indian Institute of Science None 41. Swamiji was given to fits of temper as a child, and his mother found a strange remedy for it. What was it? Pour water on his head while chanting Shiva’s name. 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. Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. None 42. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Raghumani Basu Sister Nivedita Bhuvaneswari Devi Swarnamayee Devi None 43. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? New York Chicago London Boston None 44. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Ram Kali Hanuman Shiva None 45. 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 assimilation and not destruction harmony and peace, and not dissension All of these. None 46. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Hari Khoka Biley Babu None 47. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Himalayas Vrindavan Gaya Varanasi None 48. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? Be you always a man, my son May no other father face such a question Go look at yourself in the mirror Be grateful all your life for what you have None 49. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Subash Chandra Bose Rabindranath Tagore Romain Rolland Aldous Huxley None 50. 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 had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. 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 51. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Lal Bahadur Shastry None 52. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose Rajendra Prasad Jawahar Lal Nehru None 53. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sarada Devi Golap-ma Sister Nivedita Gauri-ma None 54. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1984 1981 1893 1982 None 55. 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. There was a public lecture planned without his knowledge. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. None 56. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Keshab Chandra Sen Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Madan Mohan Malavya None 57. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Spiritual bliss and liberation Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Knowledge and devotion Personal fulfillment None