Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Swami Vivekananda.

1. Swami Vivekananda was the spiritual guru of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

2. Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur in 1897.

3. Swami Vivekananda was originally known as as Narendranath Datta.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 2 only
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 and 3

Swami Vivekananda was originally known as as Narendranath Datta. Swami Vivekananda gained insight into philosophy and society under the guidance of his spiritual guru, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. To propagate his thoughts, Swami Vivekananda founded Ramakrishna Mission at Belur, near Calcutta in 1897.