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50+ Quiz Questions on Swami Vivekananda
In today’s post, we will discuss one of the most prominent historical figures of modern India, Swami Vivekanda.
- Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk and spiritual leader who was born in Calcutta, India in 1863.
- He was one of the main representatives of India at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893.
- In his famous speech at the Parliament, Swami Vivekananda introduced the teachings of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.
- He is credited with helping to popularize Hinduism and yoga in the West, and his teachings have influenced many spiritual movements.
- Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission, a humanitarian organization that is dedicated to serving the poor and the downtrodden.
- He is considered to be one of the most important figures in modern Hinduism, and his teachings and writings are widely studied and admired.
- Swami Vivekananda emphasized the importance of education, character-building, and national pride.
- He believed in the unity of all religions and promoted the idea of universal brotherhood.
- Swami Vivekananda passed away in 1902 at the age of 39, but his teachings and legacy continue to inspire people around the world.
- The Government of India declared January 12, Swami Vivekananda’s birthday, as National Youth Day in 1984.
Now let’s see how much do you know about Swami Vivekananda. Let’s take the Quiz on Swami Vivekananda.
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Who was Swami Vivekananda?
- A Hindu monk and spiritual leader
- An Indian independence activist
- A Bollywood actor
- A cricket player
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When was Swami Vivekananda born?
- 1836
- 1863
- 1881
- 1900
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Which of the following is NOT a famous work of Swami Vivekananda?
- “Jnana Yoga”
- “The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda”
- “The Art of Living”
- “The Bhagavad Gita”
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What was the theme of Swami Vivekananda’s famous speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893?
- Nonviolence and peace
- The unity of all religions
- The independence of India
- Women’s empowerment
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Where was Swami Vivekananda born?
- Kolkata, India
- Mumbai, India
- Delhi, India
- Bangalore, India
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What was Swami Vivekananda’s given name at birth?
- Narendra Nath Datta
- Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
- Swami Abhedananda
- Swami Brahmananda
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Which of the following was not one of Swami Vivekananda’s main teachings?
- The worship of multiple deities
- The importance of education and social service
- The belief in the existence of a personal God
- The idea that all living beings are interconnected
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When did Swami Vivekananda deliver his famous speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago?
- 1893
- 1895
- 1897
- 1899
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Swami Vivekananda is best known for:
- ounding the Ramakrishna Mission
- his contributions to the freedom struggle in India
- his philosophy of Advaita Vedanta
- his work in the field of science and technology
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What was the name of Swami Vivekananda’s sister?
- Sister Nivedita
- Bhubaneswari Devi
- Sister Gargi
- Parama Devi
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Swami Vivekananda had several sisters, but his younger sister's name was Bhubaneswari Devi. She was also known as "Mataji" or "Mother" because she played a maternal role in the upbringing of Swami Vivekananda and his siblings after their mother passed away. Bhubaneswari Devi was deeply devoted to her brother and his spiritual mission, and she supported him throughout his life.
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Vivekananda “is the maker of modern India”.Who said this?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- C Rajagoplachari
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
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Where did Sister Nivedita first meet Swami Vivekananda?
- New York
- Boston
- Chicago
- London
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Sister Nivedita, whose real name was Margaret Elizabeth Noble, first met Swami Vivekananda in 1895, when he was visiting London, England. At the time, she was a young Irish teacher and social activist who had become interested in the spiritual teachings of India. She was fascinated by Vivekananda's teachings and was deeply inspired by his message of spiritual awakening and social service. Sister Nivedita was so moved by Vivekananda's message that she decided to dedicate her life to his teachings and to the service of the people of India. She later traveled to India, where she met Vivekananda again and became one of his closest disciples and supporters.
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In 1899 Swami Vivekananda started a Bengali journal to carry forward the ideas propounded by the Ramakrishna Mission. It was called
- Vedanta Kesari
- Udbodhan
- Brahmavadin
- Prabuddha Bharata
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Udbodhan is a Bengali monthly magazine published by the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. It was founded by Swami Vivekananda, a spiritual leader and founder of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. The magazine contains articles, stories, and teachings on spirituality and self-improvement. It is published in both Bengali and English, and is distributed throughout India and other countries.
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What was the question that Swami Vivekananda asked Sri Ramakrishna at their first meeting?
- Have you seen God?
- Do you think God exists?
- Do you believe in God?
- Is there a God?
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Margaret Noble, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda is well known as
- Sarada Devi
- Sister Christine
- Sister Nivedita
- Gauri-ma
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Margaret Noble, also known as Sister Nivedita, was a Irish disciple of Swami Vivekananda and a prominent figure in the fields of education and social service in India. She is well known for her dedication and contributions to the welfare of women and children in India, and for her efforts to promote education and social reform. Sister Nivedita was deeply influenced by Swami Vivekananda's teachings and worked to spread his message of spiritual awakening and social justice throughout India.
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One evening young Naren ventured into a grove of banana trees to meditate, expecting which God / Goddess to appear there?
- Yes
- No
- Shiva
- Kali
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In which city in the USA has a street been named after Swami Vivekananda?
- Los Angeles
- New York
- Chicago
- London
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Swamiji got wild applause for starting his address at the World Parliament of Religions with the words…
- Sisters and Brothers of America.
- Brothers and Sisters of America.
- Ladies and Gentleman
- None of these
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Swami Vivekananda was born during which festival?
- Christmas
- Holi
- Diwali
- Makar Sankranti
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The name of Swami Vivekananda’s Mother is
- Lakhsmi Devi
- Rahmani Devi
- Bhuvaneswari Devi
- Rukmini Devi
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In India, Swami Vivekananda’s birthday is celebrated as
- Children’s Day
- Labour Day
- Republic Day
- National Youth Day
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Swamiji delivered his speech on Yoga in which city?
- New York City
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Los Angeles
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In which year did the Government of India decide to celebrate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda as the National Youth Day?
- 1995
- 1984
- 1993
- 1988
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The Government of India declared January 12, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, as National Youth Day in 1984. The decision was made to celebrate Swami Vivekananda's birthday as National Youth Day in order to honor his contributions to the country and to encourage the youth of India to follow in his footsteps
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Swami Vivekananda’s father, Vishwanath Dutta was an attorney in Kolkata. He moved to another city with his family for some years and the airport in this city is named after Swami Vivekanada. Name the city.
- Siliguri
- Raipur
- Bhuvaneshwar
- Cuttack
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What was Swami Vivekananda’s assumed name before he was called Swami Vivekananda?
- Swami Paramananda
- Swami Narendra
- Swami Sacchinanda
- Swami Ashokananda
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Who was the first from the west to write Swami Vivekananda’s biography?
- Christopher Isherwood
- Aldous Huxley
- Romain Rolland
- Max Muller
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During his travels, Vivekananda always carried his two favourite books with him. One was the Bhagwad Gita. Which was the other?
- A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume
- The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis
- Unto This Last by John Ruskin
- The World as Will and Representation by Arthur Schopenhauer
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150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, held in 2013 was marked with inauguration of a new train. What is the name of the train?
- Yoga Express
- Advaitha Express
- Vivek Express
- Ramkrishna Express
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In which year Swami Vivekananda take Mahasamadhi ?
- 1998
- 1902
- 1905
- 1904
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