Q41. Who was the Prime Minister of the United State of Rajasthan?
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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Q42. Consider the following statements regarding the integration of Udaipur in Phase 3:
I. Udaipur became the capital of the United State of Rajasthan.
II. Maharana Bhupal Singh demanded a privy purse of 20 lakh rupees.
III. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was made the Senior Up-Rajpramukh.
IV. The inauguration was performed by Sardar Patel.
V. A separate session of the assembly was promised to be held in Kota annually.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Udaipur became the capital of the United State of Rajasthan.
II. Maharana Bhupal Singh demanded a privy purse of 20 lakh rupees.
III. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was made the Senior Up-Rajpramukh.
IV. The inauguration was performed by Sardar Patel.
V. A separate session of the assembly was promised to be held in Kota annually.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Following Udaipur’s merger, it became the capital, and Maharana Bhupal Singh received a specific privy purse arrangement. Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was appointed Senior Up- Rajpramukh, and a promise was made to hold annual assembly sessions in Kota. However, the inauguration was performed by Jawaharlal Nehru, not Sardar Patel, making the fourth statement in the list historically incorrect.
Q43. The inauguration of the United State of Rajasthan (Phase 3) was personally conducted by which national leader in Udaipur?
Explanation
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru personally traveled to Udaipur to inaugurate the United State of Rajasthan on April 18, 1948. His presence at the ceremony underscored the national importance of Udaipur’s accession and the progress being made toward a unified Indian republic. This event successfully merged the ancient prestige of Mewar with the democratic framework of the new nation.
Q44. Which chiefship was technically merged into Jaipur state in July 1948 before Jaipur itself was integrated into Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
The small chiefship of Lava was technically merged into the Jaipur state in July 1948.
Q45. Match the phases of integration in List I with their capital cities in List II.
Select the correct code:
| Phase of Integration | Capital City |
|---|---|
| A. Matsya Union | i. Kota |
| B. Rajasthan Union | ii. Alwar |
| C. United State of Rajasthan | iii. Jaipur |
| D. Greater Rajasthan | iv. Udaipur |
Explanation
Each phase of Rajasthan’s integration had a designated capital city. The Matsya Union was headquartered in Alwar, while the Rajasthan Union had its capital at Kota. Following Udaipur’s entry, the capital shifted to Udaipur for the United State of Rajasthan. Finally, Jaipur was selected as the permanent capital for the formation of Greater Rajasthan and the subsequent state.
Q46. In order to accommodate Maharana Bhupal Singh’s demand for a 20 lakh rupee privy purse, how did the central government structure the payment?
Explanation
To honor Maharana Bhupal Singh’s demand for twenty lakh rupees, the central government devised a tripartite payment structure. He was granted ten lakh rupees as a standard privy purse, five lakh rupees as an allowance for his role as Rajpramukh, and an additional five lakh rupees as a specialized religious grant for charitable activities. This compromise satisfied the ruler’s prestige.
Q47. The following question consists of two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The United State of Rajasthan marked a significant psychological victory for the States Department.
Reason (R): The integration of Mewar, which had fiercely resisted Islamic and British subjugation for centuries, encouraged other major Rajputana states to join the union.
Assertion (A): The United State of Rajasthan marked a significant psychological victory for the States Department.
Reason (R): The integration of Mewar, which had fiercely resisted Islamic and British subjugation for centuries, encouraged other major Rajputana states to join the union.
Explanation
The integration of Mewar was a massive psychological victory because the dynasty was legendary for its long history of independence and resistance to external powers. When Udaipur agreed to join the Indian Union, it significantly weakened the resolve of other major states like Jaipur and Jodhpur to remain independent. This move greatly accelerated the momentum toward the final unification of Rajasthan.
Q48. The formation of Greater Rajasthan took place on which historically significant date, now celebrated as Rajasthan Day?
Explanation
March 30, 1949, is celebrated as Rajasthan Day because it marks the formation of Greater Rajasthan. This phase involved the merger of the four largest princely states with the existing United State of Rajasthan, effectively bringing almost the entire region under one administration. This date is historically recognized as the foundation of the modern administrative state of Rajasthan.
Q49. Which four large princely states merged with the United State of Rajasthan to form Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
The formation of Greater Rajasthan was achieved by merging four massive princely states into the United State of Rajasthan. These four states were Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer. Their inclusion consolidated the vast desert regions and the influential eastern territories, creating a state that closely resembled the current boundaries of Rajasthan and enhancing its strategic importance along the border.
Q50. Who was uniquely designated as the "Maharajpramukh" for life upon the formation of Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
Upon the creation of Greater Rajasthan, the unique and prestigious title of "Maharajpramukh" was created specifically for Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur. This lifetime appointment was a special concession to respect the unique historical status and seniority of the Mewar ruler among the Rajput princes. It allowed him to maintain his ceremonial rank while the actual administrative duties transitioned elsewhere.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 41 | (b) Manikya Lal Verma |
| 42 | (a) I, II, III, and V only |
| 43 | (d) Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 44 | (a) Lava |
| 45 | (b) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 46 | (b) 10 lakh as privy purse, 5 lakh as Rajpramukh allowance, and 5 lakh as a religious grant. |
| 47 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 48 | (c) 30 March 1949 |
| 49 | (d) Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer |
| 50 | (c) 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.