Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Keshab Chandra Sen Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Madan Mohan Malavya None 2. 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 3. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Lal Bahadur Shastry Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Eknath Ranade None 4. At the Parliament of Religions, Swami Vivekananda’s speeches were kept at the end of the day by the organizers because his speeches were too long. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. he was from India and not America. people would stay till the end to hear him. None 5. 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 Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar None 6. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1893 1982 1981 1984 None 7. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Rajendra Prasad Shubhash Chandra Bose Jawahar Lal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi None 8. 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 9. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Never to live a life of secrecy Have faith in yourself All of these. Living a life of integrity None 10. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata None 11. 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 Be grateful all your life for what you have May no other father face such a question Go look at yourself in the mirror None 12. 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 raised money for his trip to the West It inspired people to be more religious. None 13. 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 Ramakrishna Sri Krishna Sri Rama Gautam Buddha None 14. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Government Service Law Medicine Teaching None 15. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Bileh Young Mr. Dutta Samrat, the King of kings Swamiji None 16. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? To build a wide set of followers. To teach science and religion to the rulers of the country. To spread the teachings of his Master To influence them and through them ensure the welfare and prosperity of the common man. None 17. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Sister Nivedita Golap-ma Gauri-ma Sarada Devi None 18. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Paris New York Chicago London None 19. 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. assimilation and not destruction harmony and peace, and not dissension help and not fight None 20. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Chicago London Boston New York None 21. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur New Delhi Kolkata Raipur None 22. 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 gave up and wanted to end his life. He had faith in himself and found the strength to carry on. He prayed to God for a miracle. None 23. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Rabindranath Tagore Subhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi C Rajagopalachari None 24. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? K Sheshadri Iyer Ajith Singh of Khetri Alasinga Perumal Bala Gangadhar Tilak None 25. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Khoka Hari Biley Babu None 26. 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 Vivek Express Yoga Express Vedanta Express Vivekananda Express None 27. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Mahatma of the masses Punditji Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist None 28. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Gaya Himalayas Vrindavan Varanasi None 29. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Boston Chicago New York London None 30. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Parama Devi Sister Nivedita Swarnamayi Devi Sister Gargi None 31. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Rabindranath Tagore Romain Rolland Aldous Huxley Subash Chandra Bose None 32. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1886 1893 1895 1883 None 33. 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 believed in a formless God,condemned the worship of idols, and addressed various forms of social reform. it aimed to seek the revival of ancient customs and traditions. None 34. 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 35. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya Vireswara Shiva Gaya Vishnu KashiVishwanath None 36. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Spiritual bliss and liberation Knowledge and devotion Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Personal fulfillment None 37. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him fully satisfied. made no particular impression on him. transformed his life. left him disenchanted. 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.” 108 1000 7 18 None 39. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Yogananda Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita None 40. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Nivedita Kripananada Abhyananda Sister Gargi None 41. 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. 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. Place him near the idol of Lord Shiva and sprinkle him with holy water. None 42. 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. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. None 43. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Mahendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Narendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta None 44. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Wrestling Athletics Football Cycling None 45. 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 46. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? New York Chicago San Francisco Boston None 47. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Bhuvaneswari Devi Raghumani Basu Sister Nivedita Swarnamayee Devi None 48. 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 49. 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 50. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekananda Educational Society Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission None 51. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Prabuddha Bharata Udbodhan Brahmavadin Vedanta Kesari None 52. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Continence and Meditation Worship and Fasting Meditation and Mantra Chanting Animal Sacrifice and Meditation None 53. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Romain Roland Sister Gargi Sister Nivedita Immanuel Kant None 54. During 1888-1893 Swami Vivekananda travelled throughout India. Three things were his only companion. Kamandal, Bhagavad Gita and ________. Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains His Mother's Shawl The Book "Imitation of Christ" A trishul (trident) None 55. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? William Hastie Ramachandra Datta Rabindranath Tagore Surendra Nath Mitra None 56. 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, “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?” The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” None 57. 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 Motors Tata Steel Tata Institute of Fundamental Research None