GK Questions And Answers On Swami Vivekananda Death Anniversary – July 4 is the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, recognized as one of the greatest spiritual leaders. Swami Vivekananda is well-known for his vast knowledge of science and religion.
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Q1. When did Swami Vivekananda give a speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago?
a) 9th September 1993
b) 10th September 1894
c) 11th September 1893
d) 10th September 1895
Answer: 11th September 1893
Q2. Swamiji’s father Sri. Viswanath Datta was a/an?
a) Doctor
b) Barrister
c) British officer
d) Teacher
Answer: Barrister
Q3. What was Swami Vivekananda’s original name?
a) Bhupedranath Datta
b) Rajendranath Datta
c) Narendranath Datta
d) Ramchandra Datta
Answer: Narendranath Datta
Q4. From which school, Narendranath started his primary schooling?
a) City School
b) Metropolitan Institution
c) English Primary School
d) Presidency School
Answer: Metropolitan Institution
Q5. Which college did Swamiji study?
a) City College
b) Presidency College
c) Scottish Church College
Answer: Scottish Church College
Q6. For how many years did Swamiji’s spiritual training get under Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa?
a) 5
b) 4
c) 6
d) 7
Answer: Four
Q7. Who presented Swamiji the name ‘Vivekananda’?
a) Maharaja of Baroda
b) Maharaja of Jaipur
c) Maharaja of Khetri
d) Maharaja of Delhi
Answer: Maharaja of Khetri
Q8. For how many days Swamiji meditated on a rock in Kanyakumari?
a) Four
b) Three
c) Seven
Answer: Three
Q9. Who helped Swamiji to join the World Parliament of Religions?
a) Dr. Hudson
b) Prof. J H Wright
c) Prof. Catherine Wright
Answer: Prof. J H Wright
Q10. What did Nikola Tesla discuss with Swamiji which included the Vedantic perspective?
a) electricity, Vedanta
b) light, life
c) energy, matter
Answer: energy, matter
Q11. What is Sister Nivedita’s original name?
a) Margaret Thatcher
b) Margaret Noble
c) Isabel Noble
Answer: Margaret Noble
Q12. Where did Swamiji set up the Vedanta Society on his 2nd visit to the US?
a) Chicago
b) San Fransisco
c) Vancouver
Answer: San Fransisco