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RAS question

The Bhil movement in Rajasthan was led by:

Correct answer: (B) Motilal Tejawat.

Motilal Tejawat led the Bhil movement in Rajasthan, also known as the Eki Movement.

  1. (A)

    Vijay Singh Pathik

  2. (B)

    Motilal Tejawat

  3. (C)

    Arjun Lal Sethi

  4. (D)

    Jai Narayan Vyas

Explanation

Motilal Tejawat led the Bhil movement in Rajasthan, identified with the Eki Movement in the Mewar region in the 1920s. His mobilisation of Bhil tribals was linked to resistance against begar, or forced labour, and oppressive taxes. Development Support Agency of Gujarat independently supports the core identification by listing "The Eki movement of Bhils under Motilal Tejawat" in the curation matrix for the National Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum. The Bhil tribal mobilisation in southern Rajasthan is therefore connected with Tejawat's leadership, not merely with a memorised name.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (A) Vijay Singh Pathik is associated with the Bijolia movement, not the Bhil-led Eki Movement.
  • (C) Arjun Lal Sethi was a revolutionary figure, but he is not associated with the Bhil movement.
  • (D) Jai Narayan Vyas was active in Jodhpur, whereas the Bhil movement in Rajasthan was led by Motilal Tejawat.

Concept

Rajasthan's tribal and peasant movements include the Eki Movement among Bhils under Motilal Tejawat's leadership. RAS frequently covers reform movements and regional resistance leaders as part of Rajasthan History, Art and Culture.

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