Q1
Rajasthan Day is celebrated on which date?
- (1)30 March✓ Correct answer
- (2)1 November
- (3)26 January
- (4)15 August
Answer: (1) 30 March
Explanation
Greater Rajasthan was inaugurated on 30 March 1949, now observed as Rajasthan Day.
Integration of Rajasthan MCQ with Answers
20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
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Q2
Rajasthan Day, marking the formation of Greater Rajasthan, is celebrated on:
- (1)1 November
- (2)18 April
- (3)26 January
- (4)30 March✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) 30 March
Explanation
Greater Rajasthan was formed on 30 March 1949, which is celebrated as Rajasthan Day.
Q3
What was the name of the union formed in the first stage of the integration of Rajasthan?
- (1)Matsya Union✓ Correct answer
- (2)Purva Rajasthan
- (3)Sanyukt Rajasthan
- (4)Vrihat Rajasthan
Answer: (1) Matsya Union
Explanation
The Matsya Union of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli was formed on 18 March 1948 as the first stage.
Q4
The integration of Rajasthan was completed in how many stages?
- (1)Five
- (2)Seven✓ Correct answer
- (3)Six
- (4)Eight
Answer: (2) Seven
Explanation
The integration of Rajasthan was completed in seven stages between 1948 and 1956.
Q5
On which date was the integration of Rajasthan finally completed?
- (1)30 March 1949
- (2)26 January 1950
- (3)1 November 1956✓ Correct answer
- (4)15 May 1949
Answer: (3) 1 November 1956
Explanation
In the seventh stage, on 1 November 1956, Ajmer-Merwara, Abu-Delwara and Sunel Tappa were merged, completing integration.
Q6
On whose suggestion was the name 'Matsya Union' adopted?
- (1)V.P. Menon
- (2)Sardar Patel
- (3)Hiralal Shastri
- (4)K.M. Munshi✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) K.M. Munshi
Explanation
The name Matsya, recalling the ancient Mahajanapada of the region, was suggested by K.M. Munshi.
Q7
Who was the Prime Minister of the Matsya Union?
- (1)Shobharam Kumawat✓ Correct answer
- (2)Gokul Lal Asawa
- (3)Manikya Lal Verma
- (4)Hiralal Shastri
Answer: (1) Shobharam Kumawat
Explanation
Shobharam Kumawat of Alwar was the Prime Minister of the Matsya Union, with Dholpur's ruler as Rajpramukh.
Q8
Who inaugurated the United State of Rajasthan (Sanyukt Rajasthan) on 18 April 1948, when Mewar joined?
- (1)Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- (2)Jawaharlal Nehru✓ Correct answer
- (3)N.V. Gadgil
- (4)V.P. Menon
Answer: (2) Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation
The United State of Rajasthan including Mewar was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 18 April 1948.
Q9
Who was made the Rajpramukh of Greater Rajasthan in 1949?
- (1)Maharana Bhupal Singh of Mewar
- (2)Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota
- (3)Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur✓ Correct answer
- (4)Maharaja Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur
Answer: (3) Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur
Explanation
Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur became Rajpramukh of Greater Rajasthan, while Maharana Bhupal Singh was made Maharajpramukh.
Q10
Who was the first Prime Minister of Greater Rajasthan (1949)?
- (1)Jai Narayan Vyas
- (2)Manikya Lal Verma
- (3)Tika Ram Paliwal
- (4)Hiralal Shastri✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Hiralal Shastri
Explanation
Hiralal Shastri headed the first ministry of Greater Rajasthan formed on 30 March 1949.
Q11
What was the capital of the 'Purva Rajasthan' (Rajasthan Sangh) formed on 25 March 1948?
- (1)Kota✓ Correct answer
- (2)Udaipur
- (3)Bundi
- (4)Alwar
Answer: (1) Kota
Explanation
Kota was the capital of Purva Rajasthan, and Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was its Rajpramukh.
Q12
Which area of Rajasthan was transferred to Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 1956?
- (1)Sunel Tappa
- (2)Sironj✓ Correct answer
- (3)Abu-Delwara
- (4)Ajmer-Merwara
Answer: (2) Sironj
Explanation
Under the States Reorganisation, Sunel Tappa came to Rajasthan while the Sironj sub-division (of Kota) went to Madhya Pradesh.
Q13
At the time of integration, which of the following was a chiefship (thikana) rather than a princely state?
- (1)Tonk
- (2)Shahpura
- (3)Lawa✓ Correct answer
- (4)Kishangarh
Answer: (3) Lawa
Explanation
Besides 19 princely states, Rajasthan had three chiefships at integration: Kushalgarh, Lawa and Neemrana.
Q14
Who was the Secretary of the States Ministry of the Government of India during the integration of the princely states, including those of Rajputana?
- (1)K.M. Munshi
- (2)N.V. Gadgil
- (3)Gokul Lal Asawa
- (4)V.P. Menon✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) V.P. Menon
Explanation
V.P. Menon was Secretary of the States Ministry headed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He later wrote 'The Story of the Integration of the Indian States'.
Q15
What was the capital of the Matsya Union formed in March 1948?
- (1)Alwar✓ Correct answer
- (2)Bharatpur
- (3)Dholpur
- (4)Karauli
Answer: (1) Alwar
Explanation
The Matsya Union was made up of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli, with Alwar as its capital.
Q16
Who inaugurated the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948?
- (1)Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- (2)N.V. Gadgil✓ Correct answer
- (3)V.P. Menon
- (4)Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: (2) N.V. Gadgil
Explanation
Union minister N.V. Gadgil inaugurated the Matsya Union at Lohagarh fort, Bharatpur. He also inaugurated the Purva Rajasthan (Rajasthan Sangh) on 25 March 1948.
Q17
Who was the Prime Minister of the Purva Rajasthan (Rajasthan Sangh) formed on 25 March 1948?
- (1)Manikya Lal Verma
- (2)Hiralal Shastri
- (3)Gokul Lal Asawa✓ Correct answer
- (4)Jai Narayan Vyas
Answer: (3) Gokul Lal Asawa
Explanation
Gokul Lal Asawa of Shahpura was its Prime Minister. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was its Rajpramukh.
Q18
Which ruler, while signing the merger agreement to join the Purva Rajasthan (Rajasthan Sangh) in 1948, remarked that he was 'signing his own death warrant'?
- (1)Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota
- (2)Maharaja Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur
- (3)Maharawal Laxman Singh of Dungarpur
- (4)Maharawal Chandraveer Singh of Banswara✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Maharawal Chandraveer Singh of Banswara
Explanation
Chandraveer Singh of Banswara made this remark. Purva Rajasthan united nine states, including Banswara, Kota and Bundi, with the chiefship of Kushalgarh.
Q19
Which of the following pairs (union – Rajpramukh) is correctly matched?
- (1)Matsya Union – Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur✓ Correct answer
- (2)Purva Rajasthan – Bhupal Singh of Mewar
- (3)Sanyukt Rajasthan – Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur
- (4)Matsya Union – Bhim Singh of Kota
Answer: (1) Matsya Union – Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur
Explanation
Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur was Rajpramukh of the Matsya Union. Bhim Singh of Kota headed Purva Rajasthan, and Maharana Bhupal Singh headed Sanyukt Rajasthan.
Q20
Who was the Prime Minister of the United State of Rajasthan (Sanyukt Rajasthan) formed on 18 April 1948 with the joining of Mewar?
- (1)Hiralal Shastri
- (2)Manikya Lal Verma✓ Correct answer
- (3)Jai Narayan Vyas
- (4)Tikaram Paliwal
Answer: (2) Manikya Lal Verma
Explanation
Manikya Lal Verma, founder of the Mewar Praja Mandal, became its Prime Minister. Udaipur was its capital and Maharana Bhupal Singh its Rajpramukh.