Q31. Which of the following states was NOT a part of the Rajasthan Union formed during the second phase of integration?
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.
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Q32. Which chiefship was integrated into the Rajasthan Union during the second phase?
Explanation
Along with the nine princely states that joined the Rajasthan Union in Phase 2, the chiefship of Kushalgarh was also integrated. Located near the Banswara state, Kushalgarh’s merger ensured administrative consistency in the southern part of the region. This phase consolidated most of the smaller and medium-sized states of south and southeast Rajputana into a single entity.
Q33. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Union (Phase 2):
I. Kota was designated as its capital.
II. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed as the Rajpramukh.
III. Hiralal Shastri was appointed as the Prime Minister.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Kota was designated as its capital.
II. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed as the Rajpramukh.
III. Hiralal Shastri was appointed as the Prime Minister.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
For the Rajasthan Union formed on March 25, 1948, the city of Kota was designated as the capital. Accordingly, Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed as the Rajpramukh. However, the Prime Minister for this phase was Gokul Lal Asawa, not Hiralal Shastri, who assumed leadership much later during the formation of the Greater Rajasthan state in 1949.
Q34. Who was appointed as the Prime Minister of the Rajasthan Union formed on 25 March 1948?
Explanation
Gokul Lal Asawa was the prominent leader appointed as the Prime Minister of the Rajasthan Union during its inauguration on March 25, 1948. Hailing from the state of Shahpura, he represented the democratic aspirations of the people in the newly merged states. His cabinet was responsible for managing the administration of the nine merged states and the Kushalgarh chiefship.
Q35. Which ruler uttered the famous words, "I am signing my own death warrant," while signing the merger agreement for the Rajasthan Union?
Explanation
Maharawal Chandraveer Singh of Banswara is famously remembered for his emotional remark while signing the merger agreement for the Rajasthan Union.
Q36. Match the states in Phase 2 in List I with their ruling dynasties in List II.
Select the correct code:
| State in Phase 2 | Ruling Dynasty |
|---|---|
| A. Kota | i. Jhala |
| B. Pratapgarh | ii. Hada |
| C. Shahpura | iii. Sisodia |
| D. Jhalawar | iv. Guhil |
Explanation
The second phase included states with diverse ruling families. Kota was ruled by the Hada Chauhan dynasty, and Pratapgarh was governed by the Guhil branch. Shahpura was under the Sisodia dynasty, while Jhalawar was ruled by the Jhala dynasty. These various clans agreed to unify their territories into the Rajasthan Union under the guidance of the States Department in 1948.
Q37. Who inaugurated the Rajasthan Union (Phase 2) on 25 March 1948?
Explanation
N.V. Gadgil, the Union Minister for Works, Mines, and Power, performed the inauguration of the Rajasthan Union on March 25, 1948. This was his second such ceremony in the region within a week, as he had also inaugurated the Matsya Union earlier. His presence signified the central government’s direct involvement in facilitating the rapid unification of the princely states.
Q38. The United State of Rajasthan (Phase 3) was formed on 18 April 1948 by the merger of which major state into the existing Rajasthan Union?
Explanation
The United State of Rajasthan, representing the third phase of integration, was created when the major state of Udaipur merged with the nine states of the existing Rajasthan Union. This merger occurred on April 18, 1948. The inclusion of Udaipur, one of the most prestigious and ancient states of India, was a major milestone in the unification process.
Q39. Arrange the following leaders in the chronological order of them becoming Prime Ministers during the first four phases of Rajasthan’s integration:
I. Gokul Lal Asawa
II. Shobharam Kumawat
III. Hiralal Shastri
IV. Manikya Lal Verma
Select the correct order:
I. Gokul Lal Asawa
II. Shobharam Kumawat
III. Hiralal Shastri
IV. Manikya Lal Verma
Select the correct order:
Explanation
The leadership of the evolving Rajasthan state changed through successive phases. Shobharam Kumawat served first in the Matsya Union, followed by Gokul Lal Asawa in the Rajasthan Union. Manikya Lal Verma became Prime Minister after Udaipur’s merger, and finally, Hiralal Shastri assumed office as the first Prime Minister of Greater Rajasthan in 1949.
Q40. Who was appointed as the Rajpramukh of the United State of Rajasthan in April 1948?
Explanation
Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur was appointed as the Rajpramukh of the United State of Rajasthan upon its formation in April 1948. His appointment was a gesture of respect toward the historic status of the Mewar dynasty. Due to his physical disability, he was assisted by other rulers from the union who served in deputy positions within the administrative structure.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 31 | (b) Udaipur |
| 32 | (a) Kushalgarh |
| 33 | (a) I and II only |
| 34 | (d) Gokul Lal Asawa |
| 35 | (c) Maharawal Chandraveer Singh of Banswara |
| 36 | (b) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i |
| 37 | (d) N.V. Gadgil |
| 38 | (c) Udaipur (Mewar) |
| 39 | (a) II, I, IV, III |
| 40 | (d) Maharana Bhupal Singh |
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.