Swami Vivekananda Quiz January 1, 2021 By VivekaVani Welcome to your Swami Vivekananda Quiz Name Phone Number 1. 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 Mrs. Seviers, Sister Nivedita and Haribhai Miss Macleod, Swami Premananda and Sri Sarada Devi Mr. Goodwin, Saint Pavahari Baba, and Rajam Aiyar None 2. 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”: assimilation and not destruction help and not fight harmony and peace, and not dissension All of these. None 3. Where is the Swami Vivekanand Airport situated? Jaipur New Delhi Raipur Kolkata None 4. 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. he was from India and not America. his speeches always summarized every speaker’s speech. his speeches were too long. None 5. 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 Vivek Express Yoga Express Vivekananda Express None 6. What profession did Vivekānanda train in before discovering Ramakrishna's teachings? Law Medicine Teaching Government Service None 7. 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 Spiritual Day National Meditation Day None 8. 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 Go look at yourself in the mirror May no other father face such a question None 9. Who gave the name Vivekananda to Swami Vivekananda? Alasinga Perumal K Sheshadri Iyer Bala Gangadhar Tilak Ajith Singh of Khetri None 10. When did Naredndra met Sri Ramakrishna for the first time? 1984 1981 1893 1982 None 11. 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 Ramakrishna Sri Krishna Gautam Buddha None 12. Who was the founder of the Metropolitan Institution where Narendra Studied? Madan Mohan Malavya Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Keshab Chandra Sen None 13. Who inspired Narendra to visit Sri Ramakrishna? William Hastie Rabindranath Tagore Surendra Nath Mitra Ramachandra Datta None 14. Which of these adjectives has been most widely used to describe Swami Vivekananda? Punditji Mahatma of the masses Shaheed Bhagat Vedantic Scientist None 15. 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 7 1000 18 None 16. In 1896 Swami Vivekananda started a monthly journal, which would become the voice of the Ramakrishna movement. What was it called? Prabuddha Bharata Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Udbodhan None 17. 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. 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. Sri Ramakrishna’s birthday celebrations were going on. None 18. 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 19. Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda? Boston Chicago London New York None 20. Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as Gauri-ma Sarada Devi Sister Nivedita Golap-ma None 21. Which of these ideas did Swami Vivekananda espouse all through his life? All of these. Have faith in yourself Never to live a life of secrecy Living a life of integrity None 22. Which was Narendranath's first destination in 1891 when he left the monastery as a wandering monk Vrindavan Gaya Varanasi Himalayas None 23. Which city did Vivekānanda travel to in 1893 to attend the World Parliament of Religions? Paris Chicago New York London None 24. 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 25. When Swamiji’s family was going through a difficult time, he prayed for _________________ to Mother Kali Knowledge and devotion Personal fulfillment Wealth to alleviate poverty and distress of his family members Spiritual bliss and liberation None 26. The Head Quarters of Ramakrishna Mission is at Ramakrishna Math, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Math, Cossipore Ramakrishna Math, Rajarhat Belur Math, Kolkata None 27. Who is known for the six-volume work on Swami Vivekananda title "Swami Vivekananda in the West: New Discoveries"? Sister Nivedita Romain Roland Sister Gargi Immanuel Kant None 28. 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 Institute of Fundamental Research Tata Steel Tata Motors Indian Institute of Science None 29. "If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative". Who said this? Subash Chandra Bose Romain Rolland Rabindranath Tagore Aldous Huxley None 30. Ekanathji Ranade founded Hindu spiritual organisation based on theprinciples preached by Swami Vivekananda. What is it? Swami Vivekananda Youth Association Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanda Mission Vivekananda Educational Society None 31. 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 32. A street in USA has been named after Swami Vivekananda as ‘Honorary Swami Vivekananda Way’. Name the city London Boston New York Chicago None 33. What was Swami Vivekananda's nickname at home Babu Khoka Biley Hari None 34. What would young Naren call himself while playing with his friends? Young Mr. Dutta Bileh Swamiji Samrat, the King of kings None 35. In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called - Vedanta Kesari Brahmavadin Prabuddha Bharata Udbodhan None 36. Who spearheaded the building of the Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari? Neelam Sanjeev Reddy Lal Bahadur Shastry Eknath Ranade Shri M. Bhaktavastalam None 37. Who said Swami Vivekanada is "the maker of modern India"? Shubhash Chandra Bose Jawahar Lal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi Rajendra Prasad None 38. In which sport wasNaren said to have won the first prize? Athletics Cycling Wrestling Football None 39. What was the question Vivekananda asked to Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting? Do you believe in God? Have you seen God? Is there a God? Do you think God exists? None 40. 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 Animal Sacrifice and Meditation Continence and Meditation Worship and Fasting None 41. What was Swami Vivekananda s pre-monastic name? Vishnunath Dutta Bhupendranath Dutta Mahendranath Dutta Narendranath Dutta None 42. 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" His Mother's Shawl Ashesh of Sri Ramakrishna's remains None 43. What was Swami Vivekananda’s purpose in meeting Princes and Dewans? 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. To spread the teachings of his Master None 44. “The Master as I saw him” was written by? Swami Vivekananda Sister Nivedita Swami Yogananda Sister Josephine Macleod None 45. In which city did Vivekānanda found the first US Vedānta Society in January 1896? New York Chicago San Francisco Boston None 46. 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. 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. Give him a cold water bath and wrap him in a sacred cloth. None 47. Who was the rst woman initiated into Vivekananda's mission? Kripananada Sister Nivedita Abhyananda Sister Gargi None 48. One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there? Hanuman Ram Shiva Kali None 49. World's Parliament of Religions was held in Chicago in the year 1883 1893 1886 1895 None 50. What was the name Vivekananda's mother? Swarnamayee Devi Bhuvaneswari Devi Sister Nivedita Raghumani Basu None 51. What happened because of Swami Vivekananda’s triumphal march through South India, especially the lectures he delivered in Madras? 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. It raised money for his trip to the West None 52. Swami Vivekananda’s first interaction with Sri Ramakrishna at the house of a neighbour transformed his life. made no particular impression on him. left him fully satisfied. left him disenchanted. None 53. What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister? Swarnamayi Devi Sister Nivedita Sister Gargi Parama Devi None 54. Swami Vivekananda’s mother made religious offerings to which deity in Varanasi, wishing that a son be born to her? Vireswara Shiva Gaya Vishnu Kashi Annapurna c] Gaya KashiVishwanath None 55. Who said about Swami Vivekananda "Vivekananda saved Hinduism, saved India". Subhash Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi Rabindranath Tagore C Rajagopalachari None 56. 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 prayed to God for a miracle. 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. None 57. After his visit to Kanyakumari, Swamiji meditated on a rock, off the South coast of India,to be able to 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. overcome the distress experienced by witnessing the poverty and misery in India. None