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The 'Rajasthan Union' (2nd phase of integration) formed on 25 March 1948 consisted of how many princely states?

Correct answer: (D) 9.

The Rajasthan Union formed in the second phase of Rajasthan's integration on 25 March 1948 consisted of nine princely states.

  1. (A)

    4

  2. (B)

    7

  3. (C)

    5

  4. (D)

    9

Explanation

The Rajasthan Union was the second stage in the post-Independence integration of Rajasthan. The Rajasthan Foundation's post-Independence history page states that this union was formed on 25 March 1948 and consisted of Tonk, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Kishangarh and Shahpura. Counting these members gives nine princely states, which is why option D is correct. The Maharao of Kota became the Rajpramukh, which also helps anchor Kota within this phase. For RAS, the key is to match the date, phase name and number of states together rather than remember the integration sequence as a loose chronology.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (A) Four states belonged to the earlier Matsya Union, not to the Rajasthan Union formed on 25 March 1948.
  • (B) Seven undercounts the named members because the second-stage Rajasthan Union listed nine princely states.
  • (C) Five does not match the Rajasthan Union list, which includes nine states: Tonk, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Banswara, Kishangarh and Shahpura.

Concept

This tests the stage-wise integration of Rajasthan after Independence, a recurring RAS history theme because dates, union names and member states are often asked together. It also checks whether the candidate can separate Matsya Union from the later Rajasthan Union.

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