CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 46

Topic: History

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Q46

Swami Vivekananda’s speech in the World Parliament of Religions at Chicago in 1893 opened with which of the following words ?

  1. (a) Sisters and brothers of AmericaCorrect answer
  2. (b) Dear citizens of the world
  3. (c) Brothers and sisters of the world
  4. (d) Esteemed brothers and sisters

Solution.

Answer: (a) Sisters and brothers of America

  1. Vivekananda opened his Chicago address on 11 September 1893 with “Sisters and brothers of America”.
  2. The question tests the actual opening, not a paraphrase of its inclusive message.