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Modern Rajasthan (18th-20th Century) MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1Who is generally credited with establishing the Mewar Praja Mandal in 1938?
Manikya Lal Verma is generally credited with the establishment of the Mewar Praja Mandal in 1938. Balwant Singh Mehta was associated with the organization and is often listed as its president, so the repaired stem asks specifically about the credit for establishment.
Q2The Bijolia Peasant Movement was primarily directed against:
The Bijolia peasants were burdened with 84 different cesses and begar. They revolted against the jagirdar's oppressive revenue system and forced labour, not directly against the British but against the feudal jagirdari system in Mewar.
Q3Doongji and Jawaharji, who collected funds for the freedom cause in Rajasthan, were former risaldars of which brigade?
Doongji and Jawaharji were former risaldars in the Shekhawati Brigade who became freedom fighters. They collected funds for the freedom cause, sometimes resorting to looting the wealthy if refused. They received support from the Thakurs of Batot Pateda. Jawaharji escaped capture but Doongji was arrested and died in Jodhpur Fort.
Q4Who is known as the 'Father of the Marwar Praja Mandal' movement?
Jai Narain Vyas founded the Marwar Praja Mandal in 1934 in Jodhpur. He worked tirelessly for responsible government in Jodhpur State and became the first Chief Minister of Jodhpur after independence.
Q5The Alwar peasant agitation that culminated on 14 May 1925 is associated with:
The Alwar peasant movement culminated in the Nimuchana (Neemuchana) Massacre on 14 May 1925, when Alwar state forces fired on peasants protesting high land revenue. The incident is often called the 'Jallianwala Bagh of Rajasthan'.
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6The Bhilwara district is historically significant as the birthplace of:
7Consider the following statements: 1. The Bijolia peasants were burdened with 84 different cesses and begar. 2. Vijay Singh Pathik started Rajasthan Kesari from Wardha to publicise the grievances of Bijolia peasants. 3. Govind Guru organized a large Bhil gathering at Mangarh Hill on 17 November 1913. 4. The 1857 revolt in Rajasthan began at the Nasirabad cantonment on 28 May 1857. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8During the Revolt of 1857, which Rajputana state's rulers actively supported the British?
9The Sirohi Praja Mandal was led by:
10How long did the complete integration of Rajasthan take from the first phase to the final phase?
11During the 1857 revolt in Kota, which British Political Agent was killed by the rebels?
12Consider the following statements about Rajasthan in 1857 and under British paramountcy: 1. The Revolt of 1857 first broke out in Rajasthan at Naseerabad on 28 May 1857. 2. The 15th Bengal Native Infantry stationed at Naseerabad revolted after rumours about greased cartridges. 3. Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa belonged to Marwar and resisted the British in 1857. 4. Mewar accepted British paramountcy through a treaty signed by Maharana Bhim Singh on 13 January 1818, after Bundi had already signed with the Company on 10 February 1818. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13The Shekhawati Brigade was a military unit established by the British for which purpose?
14Which military cantonment in Rajasthan was the first to revolt during the uprising of 1857?
15After the Neemuch revolt, the revolutionary soldiers marched towards Delhi via which route through Rajasthan?