SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 39

SSC GD Const (English) - 24 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q39

Who among the following addressed World Parliament of Religions at Chicago in 1893?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Swami Vivekananda.

  • Swami Vivekananda addressed the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. His speech, delivered on September 11, 1893, is one of the most famous and historic moments in the history of Indian spirituality.
  • Swami Vivekananda represented India and Hinduism at the Parliament and spoke on the theme of religious tolerance, interfaith harmony, and the universality of spiritual truths. His words, "Sisters and Brothers of America," received a standing ovation and are still remembered as a powerful call for religious unity and global peace.