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What was the purpose of the special train launched by the Indian Railways in honor of Swami Vivekananda?
What was the purpose of the special train launched by the Indian Railways in honor of Swami Vivekananda?
In which city in the USA is there a street named after Swami Vivekananda?
In which city in the USA is there a street named after Swami Vivekananda?
On which date is the 163rd birthday celebration of Swami Vivekananda held?
On which date is the 163rd birthday celebration of Swami Vivekananda held?
How many questions are included in Unit 1 of the quiz booklet related to multiple choice questions?
How many questions are included in Unit 1 of the quiz booklet related to multiple choice questions?
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Which of the following is NOT a name referred to Swami Vivekananda in the question bank?
Which of the following is NOT a name referred to Swami Vivekananda in the question bank?
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What type of questions are found in Unit 4 of the quiz booklet?
What type of questions are found in Unit 4 of the quiz booklet?
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Which section of the quiz booklet includes questions about Swami Vivekananda's utterances?
Which section of the quiz booklet includes questions about Swami Vivekananda's utterances?
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What is the first question type listed in the quiz booklet contents?
What is the first question type listed in the quiz booklet contents?
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What nickname did young Naren use while playing with his friends?
What nickname did young Naren use while playing with his friends?
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Why did Narendranath limit his time spent on examinations?
Why did Narendranath limit his time spent on examinations?
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Why did Vivekananda refuse payment after his first week of talks?
Why did Vivekananda refuse payment after his first week of talks?
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What was Swami Vivekananda's main purpose in meeting with Princes and Dewans?
What was Swami Vivekananda's main purpose in meeting with Princes and Dewans?
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What did Swami Vivekananda's brother disciples initially believe a monk should focus on?
What did Swami Vivekananda's brother disciples initially believe a monk should focus on?
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What remedy did Swami Vivekananda's mother find for his fits of temper?
What remedy did Swami Vivekananda's mother find for his fits of temper?
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Which two practices did the agnostic young Narendra find essential for the seeker of Truth?
Which two practices did the agnostic young Narendra find essential for the seeker of Truth?
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In 1898, which three individuals did Swamiji mourn the loss of?
In 1898, which three individuals did Swamiji mourn the loss of?
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What principle is highlighted in Swami Vivekananda's statement, 'The brave alone can afford to be sincere'?
What principle is highlighted in Swami Vivekananda's statement, 'The brave alone can afford to be sincere'?
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Who is referred to in the statement about the 'first heart that was large enough to see truth in all'?
Who is referred to in the statement about the 'first heart that was large enough to see truth in all'?
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At the Parliament of Religions, why did the organizers schedule Swami Vivekananda's speeches at the day's end?
At the Parliament of Religions, why did the organizers schedule Swami Vivekananda's speeches at the day's end?
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What was the name of the monthly journal started by Swami Vivekananda in 1896?
What was the name of the monthly journal started by Swami Vivekananda in 1896?
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What did Swami Vivekananda emphasize in his concluding speech at the Parliament of Religions?
What did Swami Vivekananda emphasize in his concluding speech at the Parliament of Religions?
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What notable event occurred when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time on December 9, 1900?
What notable event occurred when Swami Vivekananda returned from the West the second time on December 9, 1900?
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What advice did Swami Vivekananda give to his disciple who preferred spiritual practices over service?
What advice did Swami Vivekananda give to his disciple who preferred spiritual practices over service?
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Which deity did Swami Vivekananda's mother make offerings to in Varanasi in hopes of having a son?
Which deity did Swami Vivekananda's mother make offerings to in Varanasi in hopes of having a son?
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What did Swamiji identify as the remedy for weakness?
What did Swamiji identify as the remedy for weakness?
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During his classes in Brooklyn, what was the primary purpose of the 'question classes' held by Swamiji?
During his classes in Brooklyn, what was the primary purpose of the 'question classes' held by Swamiji?
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What significant impact did Swami Vivekananda's success in the West have on Indian society?
What significant impact did Swami Vivekananda's success in the West have on Indian society?
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How did Sri Ramakrishna realize that all religions pointed towards the same goal?
How did Sri Ramakrishna realize that all religions pointed towards the same goal?
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What was a key reason Narendranath accepted Sri Ramakrishna as his Guru?
What was a key reason Narendranath accepted Sri Ramakrishna as his Guru?
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What principle purpose did Swamiji have for organizing classes in the Vedanta Society of New York?
What principle purpose did Swamiji have for organizing classes in the Vedanta Society of New York?
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What unusual action did Swamiji ask the Dewan of the court to take regarding Prince Mangal Singh of Alwar?
What unusual action did Swamiji ask the Dewan of the court to take regarding Prince Mangal Singh of Alwar?
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What significant statement did Swamiji make at the Parliament of Religion?
What significant statement did Swamiji make at the Parliament of Religion?
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What was a significant outcome of Swami Vivekananda's speeches in Madras?
What was a significant outcome of Swami Vivekananda's speeches in Madras?
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Which adjective is most commonly used to describe Swami Vivekananda?
Which adjective is most commonly used to describe Swami Vivekananda?
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What influenced Swami Vivekananda's ideas during his college studies?
What influenced Swami Vivekananda's ideas during his college studies?
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Which socio-religious movement did Narendranath follow before becoming a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna?
Which socio-religious movement did Narendranath follow before becoming a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna?
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To whom was Swami Vivekananda referring when he described a person who sacrificed for others out of love?
To whom was Swami Vivekananda referring when he described a person who sacrificed for others out of love?
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In his prayer to Mother Kali, what did Swami Vivekananda seek during his family's hardships?
In his prayer to Mother Kali, what did Swami Vivekananda seek during his family's hardships?
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What mission was entrusted to Swami Sadananda by Swami Vivekananda?
What mission was entrusted to Swami Sadananda by Swami Vivekananda?
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What was Swami Vivekananda's purpose for meditating on a rock after his visit to Kanyakumari?
What was Swami Vivekananda's purpose for meditating on a rock after his visit to Kanyakumari?
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Who described Swamiji's voice as grave without violent contrasts and filled with deep vibrations?
Who described Swamiji's voice as grave without violent contrasts and filled with deep vibrations?
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Which statement did Mahatma Gandhi make regarding his feelings towards his country after reading Swami Vivekananda's works?
Which statement did Mahatma Gandhi make regarding his feelings towards his country after reading Swami Vivekananda's works?
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What impression did Brahmachari Gurudas have of Swamiji's power?
What impression did Brahmachari Gurudas have of Swamiji's power?
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What was the key character trait that Narendranath's companions noticed?
What was the key character trait that Narendranath's companions noticed?
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What aspect of Vivekananda did Sir John Woodroffe admire the most?
What aspect of Vivekananda did Sir John Woodroffe admire the most?
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What reason did Narendranath have for wanting to test the hookahs of various castes?
What reason did Narendranath have for wanting to test the hookahs of various castes?
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What admonition did Sri Ramakrishna give Narendranath regarding Nirvikalpa Samadhi?
What admonition did Sri Ramakrishna give Narendranath regarding Nirvikalpa Samadhi?
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What did the old monk at Varanasi advise when he said 'Stop running. Face the Brutes!'?
What did the old monk at Varanasi advise when he said 'Stop running. Face the Brutes!'?
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Study Notes
Unit 1
- Multiple Choice Questions: 49 questions
Unit 2
- Fill in the Blanks:
- Swami Vivekananda's Utterances by theme (24 questions)
- Utterances of Swami Vivekananda (13 questions)
- Life of Swami Vivekananda (26 questions)
Unit 3
- Choose any one option: 10 questions
Unit 4
- True or False:
- From Swamiji's life (10 questions)
- From Swamiji's utterances (8 questions)
Unit 5
- Who said the following:
- Who said the following to whom (5 questions)
- Who said the following (10 questions)
Unit 6
- Answer in one line: 4 questions
Unit 7
- Match the following: 28 questions
- Events and Dates from Swamiji's first tour to the West
- Incidents that demonstrate Swami Vivekananda's power of concentration
- The 4 locations of the Ramakrishna Math
- People in Swami Vivekananda's life who helped him when in bleak situations
- Events in Swamiji's life with what we can learn from them
- Period of Swamiji's life with events from his life
Unit 8
- Identify the Pictures: 16 questions
Additional Notes
- All names in the question bank refer to Swami Vivekananda (Bileh, Naren, Narendra, Narendranath, Swamiji)
- Questions can be asked in different formats (e.g., fill in the blanks, multiple choice, match the columns, who said to whom)
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Test your knowledge about Swami Vivekananda through a series of diverse questions, including multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and true or false. Covering various themes and events from his life and teachings, this quiz is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about this influential figure in Indian history.
