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Q1. The Rajpramukh of Greater Rajasthan (formed 30 March 1949) was:
Explanation
The Maharaja of Jaipur, Man Singh II, became the Rajpramukh (equivalent to Governor) of Greater Rajasthan on 30 March 1949. Jaipur became the capital, and Hiralal Shastri was appointed the first Chief Minister. The Maharana of Udaipur served as the Maha Rajpramukh (Senior Rajpramukh).
Q2. The United States of Greater Rajasthan (Phase 5) was formed on 15 May 1949 by merging which entity with Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
In Phase 5 (15 May 1949), the Matsya Union (Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli) was merged with Greater Rajasthan to form the United States of Greater Rajasthan. Shankar Dev was appointed its first Chief Minister.
Q3. The Walter Newsherry Commission (1941) in Rajasthan was related to:
Explanation
The Walter Newsherry Commission dealt with administrative reforms and governance issues in the Rajputana princely states during the final years of British rule, as the movement for responsible government gained strength.
Q4. The first phase of Rajasthan's integration, forming the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948, involved which princely states?
Explanation
The first phase of Rajasthan's integration was the formation of the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948, comprising the princely states of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli. Shobha Ram was appointed its first Chief Minister and Udai Bhan Singh of Dholpur became the Rajpramukh.
Q5. During the 1857 revolt, which leaders led the uprising in Kota?
Explanation
In Kota, Lala Jaidayal (the Political Agent's vakil) and Mehrab Khan (a military officer) led the revolt against the British in October 1857. They seized control of the city for several months.
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Q6. The Jodhpur Praja Mandal flag was hoisted by which leader despite police opposition in 1942?
Q7. Which princely states were merged to form the Matsya Union (Phase 1)?
Q8. During the Quit India Movement (1942), which part of Rajasthan saw the most active participation?
Q9. Under which component of the PM-KUSUM scheme was the 3,517 MW feeder-level solarization inaugurated in Rajasthan on September 25, 2025?
Q10. Which organisation preceded the Marwar Praja Mandal as a political body in Jodhpur state?
Q11. How long did the complete integration of Rajasthan take from the first phase to the final phase?
Q12. Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa led the rebels against the British in 1857. The Battle of Auwa is known in folk songs as:
Q13. Jorawar Singh Barhath, brother of Kesari Singh Barhath, was killed during which event?
Q14. The Banswara Praja Mandal was active in which region of Rajasthan?
Q15. Which was the richest princely state in Rajputana by revenue?
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