History Practice Quiz 194

Q1.In which year did Swami Vivekananda speak at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago?

A. 1863 B. 1893 C. 1902 D. 1830

Q2.Which newspaper reported on Swami Vivekananda's speech at the World Parliament of Religions?

A. The Times of India B. New York Herald C. The Hindu D. The Statesman

Q3.What did the Ramakrishna Mission stress as the ideal of salvation?

A. Idolatry and sacrifice B. Social service and selfless action C. Criticism of other religions D. Education for women

Q4.In which year was the Prarthana Samaj established?

A. 1830 B. 1864 C. 1867 D. 1893

Q5.Where was the Prarthana Samaj established?

A. Calcutta B. Bombay C. Madras D. Delhi

Q6.In which year was the Veda Samaj established?

A. 1830 B. 1864 C. 1867 D. 1893

Q7.Which Samaj was the Veda Samaj inspired by?

A. Brahmo Samaj B. Prarthana Samaj C. Ramakrishna Mission D. Young Bengal Movement

Q8.Which leader of the Brahmo Samaj is shown in Fig. 16?

A. Henry Derozio B. Keshub Chunder Sen C. Swami Vivekananda D. Ramakrishna Paramhansa

Q9.What did the Brahmo Samaj forbid its members from doing?

A. Believing in the Upanishads B. Criticising other religious practices C. Performing idolatry D. Encouraging women's education

Q10.Which texts did the Prarthana Samaj draw upon in its religious meetings?

A. Only Hindu texts B. Hindu, Buddhist and Christian texts C. Only Upanishads D. Vedas and Puranas