Modern Rajasthan (18th-20th Century) MCQ — 317 Practice Questions with Answers

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Statement 1 is correct because the Neemuch rebels moved through Chittor, Hammirnagar, Baneda and Shahpura after revolting on 3 June 1857. Statement 2 is correct because the Roop Kanwar incident occurred at Deorala in Sikar on 4 September 1987. Statement 3 is correct because Mangarh Hill is tied to the firing on Bhil tribals led by Govind Guru on 17 November 1913. Statement 4 is correct because Govind Ballabh Pant inaugurated Rajasthan Canal construction on 31 March 1958, and it was renamed Indira Gandhi Canal in 1984.

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Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur built the Umaid Bhawan Palace (1929-1943) designed by Henry Lanchester. It is one of the world's largest private residences with 347 rooms, built using Chittar sandstone. It also served as a famine relief project.

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Deshraj, a prominent Jat leader, played a significant role in the peasant and social reform movements in Bharatpur in the early 20th century, advocating for Jat farmers' rights against the feudal system.

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The Mewar Praja Mandal was founded on 24 April 1938 by Manikyalal Verma at Udaipur. Balwant Singh Mehta was appointed its president. It played a crucial role in the freedom movement in Mewar.

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V.P. Menon served as the Secretary of the Ministry of States under Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Together, they negotiated with the rulers of princely states across India, including those in Rajasthan, to achieve the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.