The Chief Minister of the United States of Rajasthan (Phase 3) was:

Explanation

Phase 3 of Rajasthan's integration began on 18 April 1948, when Udaipur State joined the earlier Rajasthan Union to form the United State of Rajasthan. Manikyalal Verma became its head of government, and the capital shifted to Udaipur. Gokul Lal Asawa had headed the earlier Rajasthan Union from 25 March 1948 to 18 April 1948. Manikyalal Verma then served from 18 April 1948 to 7 April 1949, after which Hiralal Shastri took office. Thus, the date and sequence identify Manikyalal Verma—not Asawa, Shastri or the later Jai Narayan Vyas—as the leader associated with Phase 3.

Why the other options are wrong

• (A) Hiralal Shastri took office after Manikyalal Verma on 7 April 1949, so he did not lead the United State of Rajasthan formed on 18 April 1948.
• (B) Gokul Lal Asawa headed the earlier Rajasthan Union from 25 March 1948 to 18 April 1948, before Udaipur joined and Phase 3 began.
• (C) Jai Narayan Vyas's tenure began later, on 26 April 1951, so he did not lead the United State of Rajasthan in the 1948 phase.

Concept

Rajasthan's integration took place in seven stages, each associated with particular dates, merged states, capitals and leaders. Understanding this chronology helps distinguish one stage from another.

Source

• World Statesmen
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_chief_ministers_of_Rajasthan

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