History Questions

The correct answer is All of the above.

Key Points

• The local chiefs at the time of unification in Rajasthan are as follows
  • Neemrana- Alwar
  • Lava- Jaipur
  • Kushalgarh- Bansabada

Additional Information

• At the time of unification in Rajasthan princely states was 19.

Note: https://rajassembly.nic.in/OverviewRajIntegration.aspx

The correct answer is Jodhpur-Tonk.

Key Points

• At the time of unification in Rajasthan, the princely states of Tonk and Jodhpur wanted to merge with Pakistan.
• Jodhpur (1910) was the first princely state in Rajasthan that made a law to secure the Ajmer-Merwara of wildlife in Rajasthan.
• Tonk (in 1901) was the first state to declare a hunting act in Rajasthan.
• Jodhpur (Marwar) was the largest princely state of Rajasthan by area.
• Tonk was the part of Rajasthan union.
• Jodhpur was the part of Greater Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Bhopal Singh.

• United of Rajasthan: In the third stage on 18 April 1948 Udaipur was merged into Rajasthan Union.
  • Bhopal Singh became Raj Pramukh.
  • Capital - Udaipur

Additional Information

• Stages of the Unification of Rajasthan:
  • Matsya Union: The fir st stage took place on 17 March 1948.
    • Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli and Alwar formed Matsya Union.
    • Shobhlal Kumawat became the Prime Minister.
    • Capital - Alwar
  • Rajasthan Union: The second stage took place on 25 March 1948.
    • Banswara, Bundi, Dungarpur, Jhalawar, Kishangarh, Pratapgarh, Shahapura, Tonk and Kota formed a Rajasthan Union separate from Matsya Union.
    • The head of Kota was appointed as the Rajpramukh and Shri Gokul Lal Asawa was appointed as the Chief Minister.
  • United of Rajasthan: In the third stage on 18 April 1948 Udaipur was merged into Rajasthan Union.
    • Manikyalal Verma became the Prime Minister.
    • Capital - Udaipur
  • Greater Rajasthan: In the fourth stage on 30 March 1949, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer are merged into United Rajasthan.
    • Heeralal Shashtri became the Prime Minister.
    • Udaipur king Bhupal Singh became Chief King.
  • United States of Greater Rajasthan: In the fifth stage on 15 May 1949, Matsya Union was merged with Greater Rajasthan. 
    • Heeralal Shashtri became the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
  • United Rajasthan: The sixth stage was completed by 26 Jan 1950.
    • 18 states of the United Rajasthan & princely state of Sirohi got merged with the exception of Abu & Delwara.
  • Rajasthan: The seventh stage was completed on 1 November 1956.
    • Mohanlal Sukhadia became Chief Minister and Gurumukh Nihal Singh became Governor.

The correct answer is Ajmer.

Key Points

• Ajmer-Merwara was the Union Territory in Rajasthan before integration.
  • Ajmer was a separate state within India from 1950 to 1956 as the capital of India.
  • The state of Ajmer was formed in 1950 from the territory of the erstwhile province of Ajmer-Merwara, which became a province of the Indian Union on 15 August 1947.

Additional Information

• Udaipur / Mewar was the oldest princely state of Rajasthan.
• Jodhpur (Marwar) is the largest princely state of Rajasthan by area.
• Karauli (November 15, 1817) was the first princely state that had a treaty with the British.
  • ​Kota Principality (December 1817) was the Second Princely State that had a treaty with the British.
  • Sirohi (September 1823) was the last principality of Rajasthan that had a treaty with the British.

The correct answer is 1-c, 2-a, 3-b.

Key Points 

Additional Information

• Integration of Rajasthan:
  • Before the Independence and integration of Rajputana small states, Rajasthan consisted of twenty-two princely states.
  • Rajasthan includes 19 princely states and three thikanas of Neemrana, Lava and Kushalgarh. 
  • On 1 November 1956, the process of integration got completed.
  • Mohanlal Sukhadia becomes the first chief minister after the integration of Rajasthan. 

The correct answer is  Dungarpur - Banswara.

Key Points

• The Bhagat movement was extended to the Banswara and Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan.​
• This movement was mainly started by the farmers of the Bhil tribe.
• Started by Sarji Bhagat and Govind Guru together.
  • In 1883 AD, Govind Giri established the Samp Sabha, whose first session was held in 1903 AD on the hills of Mangarh.
  • In 1913, the Mewar Bhil Corps opened fire on the Ashwin Shukla Purnima, surrounded by a meeting on the hill of Mangadh, in which more than 1500 Bhils were killed.
  • The Mewar Bhil Corps was formed in Khairwara in 1841AD.
• Even today, the Ashwin Shukla Purnima fair is held at this place.

• In 1544 AD, the battle of Giri-Sumel fought between the armies of Rao Maldev and Afgan ruler Sher Shah Suri at Sumel, a Palace between Ajmer and Jodhpur.
• Trusted generals of Rao Maldev’s army name Jaita and Kumpa ware killed during this battle.
• Sher Shah Suri defeated the Rao Maldev army.
• According to Satish Chandra - Sher Shah Suri quoted remark for this battle " I had given away the country of Delhi for a handful of millets"

Option 3 is correct, i.e. 1919.

• Rajasthan Seva Sangh was founded in Wardha in the year 1919 A.D by Arjunlal Sethi, Kesari Singh Barhath, and Vijay Singh Pathik.
• This institution contributed significantly to the development of political consciousness.
• The main objective of 'Rajasthan Seva Sangh' was to awaken the political consciousness in the public and remove their difficulties.

The correct answer is Alwar.

• Neemuchana known as second Jallianwala massacre is situated in Alwar, Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The Neemuchana massacre of 14th May 1925 is a terrifying example of how ruthlessly and inhumanly an Indian state under British protection could deal with its agriculturists’ agitation for a genuine cause.
• It was the culmination of an ongoing confrontation between the Darbar and the present agitator in Bansoor and Thanagazi Nizamats of the Alwar state.
• Many people believe to have been killed and many more injured among the protestors at Neemuchna.
• The Neemuchana massacre is called the Jallianwala massacre of Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Neemuchna Farmer Movement took place during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh Alwar.
  • The reason was an increase in fine rates.
• On 14th May 1925, Farmers of Alwar Organised a Kisan Sabha in Nimuchna Village of Alwar to protest against the increase of fines.
• The Royal Army of Alwar fired on this gathering killing more than 800 farmers. Gandhiji described this massacre as the Second Dyershahi.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Arjunlal Sethi and Kapoorchand Patni

• In 1931 Jaipur Praja Mandal was established by Arjunlal Sethi and Kapoorchand Patni.
• It was restablished in 1938 by Jamnalal Bajaj and Hiralal Shashtri.
• Bharatpur Praja mandal was established by Kishan Lal Joshi and Master Adityendra in 1938.
• The Praja Mandal movement in Kishangarh Region was started by Kantilal Chothani and Jamalshah in 1939.