Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Kota.

• At the time of the formation of Rajasthan, in the second phase, Kota was the capital of the Union.

• Formation of Rajasthan​

• Formation of Rajasthan
  • The state was formed on 30 March 1949 when Rajputana – the name adopted by the British Raj for its dependencies in the region was merged into the Dominion of India.
  • Its capital and largest city is Jaipur.

The correct answer is Bhavra.

• The birthplace of the great freedom fighter Chandra Shekar Azad is Bhavra.
• Chandra Shekar Azad was born on 23rd July 1906.
• Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) was founded by Chandra Shekar Azad along with Bhagat Singh on 9th September 1928.
• The Indian Independence Movement was led by the Chandra Shekar Azad.
• Chandra Shekar Azad was involved in:
  • Kakori Train Robbery of 1925.
  • Shooting of J. P. Saunders at Lahore in 1928 to avenge the killing of Lala Lajpat Rai.
  • Attempt to blow up the Viceroy of India's train in 1929.
• He was an extremist leader.
• He died on 27th February 1931 (at the age of 24 years) in Allahabad.

The correct answer is 1156 AD.

Key Points

• The fort and city of Jaisalmer were founded by Maharawal Jaisal in the year 1156 AD after shifting his capital from Ludharwa (18 km from Jaisalmer) to a safer place.
• The ruling family of the erstwhile Jaisalmer State belongs to the Bhati clan of the Yadu Rajputs of the Chandravanshi (Chandra) caste, who claim the lineage of Lord Krishna, the disobedient hero who ruled in Dwarka. 

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Additional Information

• The present district is largely carved out of the former Jaisalmer state, which was one of the Rajputana states under British protection.
• The treaty between Maharaja Mulraj-II and the British government on 12 December 1818 guaranteed the princely state of Jaisalmer to the ruler and his descendants.
  • Under this treaty, the ruler of the state was required to act in subordinate cooperation with the British government.
• During the Afghan War in 1938–39, the then ruler of the state, Maharawal Gaj Singh, made excellent foolproof arrangements for the transport of British troops, for which the British government felt grateful to the ruler for his timely assistance and cooperation.
• In 1844, after the capture of Sindh by the British, the forts of Shahgarh and Ghotaru, which previously belonged to Jaisalmer, were restored to the state.
• When Jaisalmer was merged with the state of Rajasthan in 1949, there was no significant change in the territory of the state.
• On 6 October 1949, this area was given the status of an independent district in the Jodhpur division.

The correct answer is Chauri-Chaura.

Key Points

• Mahatma Gandhi had called Non-Cooperation Movement his ‘Himalayan Blunder' after the incident of Chauri Chaura.
• Chauri-Chaura:
  • Chauri Chaura is a town in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
  • On 4th February 1922, this town witnessed a violent incident. A large crowd of peasants set on fire a police station that killed 22 policemen.
  • Due to this incident, Mahatma Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22).
  • It involved the use of swadeshi and boycott of foreign goods, especially machine-made cloth, and legal, educational, and administrative institutions, "refusing to assist a ruler who misrules".

Additional Information

• Events and their respective years:-
  • ​Chauri-Chaura -  4th February, 1922. 
  • Kheda Satyagraha - 11th March 1918.
  • Nagpur Satyagraha - 1923.
  • Rajkot Satyagraha - 7th March 1939.

Achar Sudharini Sabha is NOT correct.

• Achar Sudharini Sabha was established by Yamuna Prasad Verma in 1910 AD. 

Key Points

•  Asparshyata Nivaran Sangh, Valmiki Sangh, Adiwasi Sangh were established by Pandit Hari Narayan Sharma.
  • These Sangh did work for the social and political empowerment of the tribe class.
• Pandit Hari Narayan Sharma established Alwar Prajamandal in 1938 AD with help of Kunj Bihari Modi.

Additional Information

• Yamuna Prasad Verma was related to Dholpur Prajamandal.
  • He established Achar Sudharini Sabha in 1910 AD.
  • He established Arya Samaj in 1911 AD.