Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. 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 Udbodhan Brahmavadin None 2. 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 spread the teachings of his Master To build a wide set of followers. None 3. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour left him fully satisfied. left him disenchanted. transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. None 4. 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 Motors Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Steel Indian Institute of Science None 5. 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 6. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Sister Nivedita Sister Josephine Macleod Swami Yogananda Swami Vivekananda None 7. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Government Service Law Teaching Medicine None 8. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Subhash Chandra Bose C Rajagopalachari Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore None 9. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Bileh Samrat, the King of kings Young Mr. Dutta Swamiji None 10. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? It raised money for his trip to the West It inspired people to be more religious. It inspired people to join the Ramakrishna Math & Mission. It aroused the latent energy of the Indian nation. None 11. 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?” 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.” The people working with Swami Vivekananda said “There are not enough funds for the work. Will you consider this as charity?” None 12. 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 13. 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 All of these. harmony and peace, and not dissension assimilation and not destruction None 14. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? New York San Francisco Boston Chicago None 15. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1981 1984 1982 1893 None 16. 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. Hale, Maharaja Ajit Singh, and Swami Abhedananda Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar None 17. 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. 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. Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. None 18. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Chicago New York Boston London None 19. 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 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. it served as a platform to make friends with prominent religious leaders None 20. 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. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. The entire monastery was decorated for his welcome. 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. None 21. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Hari Khoka Biley Babu None 22. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city Boston New York Chicago London None 23. 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 24. Which were the two religious practices that the agnostic young Narendra instinctively accepted as absolutely necessary for the seeker of truth? Worship and Fasting Meditation and Mantra Chanting Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Continence and Meditation None 25. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Paris New York London Chicago None 26. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Vrindavan Himalayas Varanasi Gaya 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!” Gautam Buddha Sri Rama Sri Ramakrishna Sri Krishna None 28. Swami Vivekananda was born in Kolkata on 12th Jan 1863. His birthday in India is celebrated as _______________ National Day of Service National Youth Day National Meditation Day National Spiritual Day None 29. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Sister Nivedita Swarnamayi Devi Sister Gargi Parama Devi None 30. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Mahendranath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Vishnunath Dutta Narendranath Dutta None 31. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Prabuddha Bharata Brahmavadin Udbodhan Vedanta Kesari None 32. 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 33. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Shiva Hanuman Ram Kali None 34. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Raghumani Basu Swarnamayee Devi Sister Nivedita Bhuvaneswari Devi None 35. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1893 1895 1886 1883 None 36. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Rajendra Prasad Mahatma Gandhi Shubhash Chandra Bose Jawahar Lal Nehru None 37. Disgruntled with his father, Narendranath once asked him, “What have you done for me?” What did his father say in reply? May no other father face such a question Go look at yourself in the mirror Be grateful all your life for what you have Be you always a man, my son 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.” 1000 18 108 7 None 39. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? Surendra Nath Mitra William Hastie Ramachandra Datta Rabindranath Tagore None 40. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Gauri-ma Sister Nivedita Golap-ma Sarada Devi None 41. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Keshab Chandra Sen Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Madan Mohan Malavya None 42. 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 Yoga Express Vivekananda Express Vedanta Express Vivek Express None 43. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Eknath Ranade Lal Bahadur Shastry Shri M. Bhaktavastalam Neelam Sanjeev Reddy None 44. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Vireswara Shiva Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya KashiVishwanath Gaya Vishnu None 45. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Subash Chandra Bose Aldous Huxley Romain Rolland Rabindranath Tagore None 46. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Bala Gangadhar Tilak K Sheshadri Iyer Alasinga Perumal Ajith Singh of Khetri None 47. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Immanuel Kant Sister Gargi Romain Roland Sister Nivedita None 48. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Punditji Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist Mahatma of the masses None 49. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Belur Math, Kolkata None 50. 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 sat down brooding over and analyzed why life had taken such a difficult turn. He gave up and wanted to end his life. He prayed to God for a miracle. None 51. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? Never to live a life of secrecy Have faith in yourself Living a life of integrity All of these. None 52. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Do you believe in God? Do you think God exists? Have you seen God? Is there a God? None 53. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Sister Nivedita Kripananada Abhyananda Sister Gargi None 54. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Cycling Football Wrestling Athletics None 55. 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 see a vision of God. 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. None 56. 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 57. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? New Delhi Kolkata Raipur Jaipur None