Q101. The ruler of which state was suspected of supporting the RSS and having possible links to Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination?
Integration of Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
110 RAS Prelims MCQs on the integration of Rajasthan test dates, unions, leaders and the States Department. The path from 19 princely states and three chiefships to one state is asked as sequences, match tables and statement sets, so learn each stage with its date, its member states and the person linked to it.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q102. During the integration process, a specific ‘Privy Purse’ was decided based on which primary metric of the acceding state?
Explanation
The amount designated for a ruler’s Privy Purse was primarily calculated based on the average annual revenue of their princely state. Generally, the formula involved taking ten percent of the first five lakh rupees of revenue, seven and a half percent of the next five lakhs, and five percent of the remainder, ensuring a standardized yet proportionate financial grant.
Q103. Who among the following was NOT a member of the Hiralal Shastri cabinet in Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
While Siddharaj Dhaddha, Prem Narayan Mathur, and Phoolchand Bafna were members of Hiralal Shastri’s cabinet in Greater Rajasthan, Gokul Lal Asawa was not. Asawa had previously served as the Prime Minister of the Rajasthan Union in Phase 2 but did not hold a position in the Shastri ministry. The cabinet primarily consisted of leaders who could represent the newly merged regions.
Q104. Consider the following statements regarding the States Reorganization Commission’s impact on Rajasthan:
I. It was implemented on 1 November 1956.
II. It rejected the demand to merge the entire state of Ajmer-Merwara.
III. It facilitated the return of Abu and Delwara to Rajasthan.
IV. It was heavily influenced by the linguistic composition of the border regions.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. It was implemented on 1 November 1956.
II. It rejected the demand to merge the entire state of Ajmer-Merwara.
III. It facilitated the return of Abu and Delwara to Rajasthan.
IV. It was heavily influenced by the linguistic composition of the border regions.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
The SRC recommendations, implemented on November 1, 1956, facilitated the return of Abu and Delwara and were influenced by linguistic factors.
Q105. Under the Standstill Agreement, which of the following areas of administration remained exactly as it was during British paramountcy?
Explanation
Under the Standstill Agreement the states kept arrangements such as trade, transit and communications exactly as they were under British paramountcy, until a final settlement was reached.
Q106. Select the correct option identifying the primary reason Jaisalmer was placed under direct central administration briefly.
Explanation
Jaisalmer was briefly placed under direct central administration for strategic security reasons along the border and because the state lacked administrative infrastructure.
Q107. Consider the following statements regarding the integration of local populations:
I. The Praja Mandals heavily supported the integration of princely states into India.
II. The Rajputana Provincial Congress Committee actively agitated for democratic reforms and merger.
III. Feudal lords (Jagirdars) universally supported the democratic integration without resistance.
IV. The integration brought fundamental rights to the citizens of the former princely states.
V. Local leaders viewed integration as the logical culmination of their freedom struggles.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. The Praja Mandals heavily supported the integration of princely states into India.
II. The Rajputana Provincial Congress Committee actively agitated for democratic reforms and merger.
III. Feudal lords (Jagirdars) universally supported the democratic integration without resistance.
IV. The integration brought fundamental rights to the citizens of the former princely states.
V. Local leaders viewed integration as the logical culmination of their freedom struggles.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Praja Mandals and the Rajputana Provincial Congress Committee supported integration, and it brought fundamental rights to the citizens of the former states. Local leaders saw it as the end of their freedom struggle. Jagirdars did not universally support it, so III is wrong.
Q108. Which of the following leaders was closely associated with the political awakening in Bikaner?
Explanation
Magharam Vaidya was a leader of the political awakening in Bikaner and was linked with the Bikaner Praja Parishad. Gokulbhai Bhatt is associated with Sirohi, and Bhogilal Pandya with Dungarpur.
Q109. Consider the following statements about the financial integration of Rajasthan:
I. Custom duties levied between different princely states were abolished.
II. A unified system of taxation was immediately implemented perfectly across all regions in 1949.
III. The integration allowed for centralized economic planning for the first time in the region.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Custom duties levied between different princely states were abolished.
II. A unified system of taxation was immediately implemented perfectly across all regions in 1949.
III. The integration allowed for centralized economic planning for the first time in the region.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Customs duties between the princely states were abolished, and integration allowed centralised economic planning for the first time. A perfectly unified tax system was not implemented at once in 1949, so II is wrong.
Q110. Match the local leaders in List I with the institutions or organizations they founded or led in List II.
Select the correct code:
| Local Leader | Institution/Organization |
|---|---|
| A. Jai Narayan Vyas | i. Marwar Hitkarini Sabha |
| B. Hiralal Shastri | ii. Banasthali Vidyapith |
| C. Manikya Lal Verma | iii. Mewar Praja Mandal |
| D. Hari Bhau Upadhyay | iv. Gandhi Ashram, Hatundi |
Explanation
Jai Narayan Vyas is linked with the Marwar Hitkarini Sabha, Hiralal Shastri with Banasthali Vidyapith, Manikya Lal Verma with the Mewar Praja Mandal and Hari Bhau Upadhyay with the Gandhi Ashram at Hatundi. This gives A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 101 | (b) Alwar |
| 102 | (c) Average annual revenue of the state |
| 103 | (a) Gokul Lal Asawa |
| 104 | (b) I, III, and IV only |
| 105 | (b) Trade, transit, and communications |
| 106 | (a) Strategic security concerns along the border and lack of internal administrative infrastructure. |
| 107 | (a) I, II, IV, and V only |
| 108 | (c) Magharam Vaidya |
| 109 | (b) I and III only |
| 110 | (d) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
Key facts from Integration of Rajasthan
- At independence, Rajputana had 19 princely states, 3 chiefships (Kushalgarh, Lava and Neemrana) and the British-ruled Ajmer-Merwara.
- The States Department was created on 5 July 1947; V. P. Menon was its Secretary and assisted Sardar Patel.
- The Matsya Union was inaugurated on 18 March 1948 from Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli; K. M. Munshi suggested the name.
- The Rajasthan Union was formed on 25 March 1948 from nine states, with Gokul Lal Asawa as Prime Minister.
- Udaipur (Mewar) joined to form the United State of Rajasthan on 18 April 1948.
- V. P. Menon wrote The Story of the Integration of the Indian States.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Integration of Rajasthan?
This page has 110 practice MCQs on Integration of Rajasthan (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which states formed the Matsya Union?
Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli, together with the chiefship of Neemrana, were joined in the Matsya Union inaugurated on 18 March 1948. The name came from the ancient Matsya kingdom of the same region.
Who was the first Prime Minister of the Rajasthan Union?
Gokul Lal Asawa, when the Rajasthan Union was formed on 25 March 1948 from nine princely states. This was the second phase of integration, after the Matsya Union and before Udaipur joined in April 1948.
What did the Instrument of Accession give to India?
By signing it, a princely state surrendered three subjects to the Dominion of India: defence, foreign affairs and communications. In return the rulers were later given Privy Purses, a fixed allowance, when the states merged.