Q51. Who was appointed as the Rajpramukh of Greater 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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Q52. Consider the following statements regarding the B.R. Patel Committee:
I. It was formed to resolve the dispute over the capital city for Greater Rajasthan.
II. It recommended Jodhpur as the capital based on its geographical centrality.
III. It recommended the establishment of the High Court in Jodhpur.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. It was formed to resolve the dispute over the capital city for Greater Rajasthan.
II. It recommended Jodhpur as the capital based on its geographical centrality.
III. It recommended the establishment of the High Court in Jodhpur.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
The B.R. Patel Committee was established to resolve contentious issues regarding the capital and the distribution of institutions. While it successfully chose the capital city, it recommended Jaipur, not Jodhpur, as the seat of government. However, it did recommend that the High Court be established in Jodhpur to ensure a fair distribution of administrative power among the major states.
Q53. Based on the recommendations of the B.R. Patel Committee, which city was definitively made the capital of Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
Based on the recommendations of the B.R. Patel Committee, Jaipur was selected as the permanent capital of Greater Rajasthan. The committee favored Jaipur due to its superior infrastructure, historical significance, and central administrative capacity.
Q54. Who assumed the office of the Prime Minister (later termed Chief Minister) of Greater Rajasthan on 30 March 1949?
Explanation
Hiralal Shastri assumed the office of the Prime Minister of Greater Rajasthan on March 30, 1949. A respected leader from Jaipur and founder of Banasthali Vidyapith, his appointment marked the beginning of unified democratic administration for the entire region. The title of his office was later changed from Prime Minister to Chief Minister as the Indian Constitution was formally adopted.
Q55. Match the government departments assigned by the B.R. Patel Committee in List I with their allocated cities in List II.
Select the correct code:
| Government Department | Allocated City |
|---|---|
| A. High Court | i. Bharatpur |
| B. Department of Education | ii. Bikaner |
| C. Department of Minerals and Customs | iii. Jodhpur |
| D. Department of Agriculture | iv. Udaipur |
Explanation
The B.R. Patel Committee distributed key government offices among major cities to maintain regional balance. The High Court was allocated to Jodhpur, and the Department of Education was moved to Bikaner. Udaipur received the Department of Minerals and Customs, while the Department of Agriculture was established in Bharatpur. This strategic distribution helped reduce regional dissatisfaction after Jaipur became the capital.
Q56. Who formally inaugurated the formation of Greater Rajasthan in Jaipur?
Explanation
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the principal architect of India’s integration, personally inaugurated the formation of Greater Rajasthan in Jaipur on March 30, 1949. This event was the climax of his efforts in the region, bringing together the most powerful states of Rajputana. His presence emphasized the successful consolidation of the frontier region and the establishment of a strong, unified state.
Q57. Consider the following statements about Greater Rajasthan:
I. It brought almost all major Rajputana states under a single political umbrella.
II. Jaisalmer was directly administered by the central government prior to this merger.
III. The post of Maharajpramukh was created specifically to honor the status of the Mewar ruler.
IV. V.P. Menon strongly opposed the inclusion of Jaisalmer in this phase.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. It brought almost all major Rajputana states under a single political umbrella.
II. Jaisalmer was directly administered by the central government prior to this merger.
III. The post of Maharajpramukh was created specifically to honor the status of the Mewar ruler.
IV. V.P. Menon strongly opposed the inclusion of Jaisalmer in this phase.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Greater Rajasthan unified almost all major Rajputana states and included the special Maharajpramukh post for the Mewar ruler. Jaisalmer was indeed centrally administered before this phase due to its strategic border location. Furthermore, V.P. Menon actually supported the inclusion of Jaisalmer rather than opposing it, as it was a crucial border territory for India.
Q58. On 15 May 1949, the Matsya Union was finally merged into Greater Rajasthan to form the United State of Greater Rajasthan. This merger was based on the recommendations of which committee?
Explanation
The merger of the Matsya Union into Greater Rajasthan on May 15, 1949, was executed based on the recommendations of the Shankarrao Deo Committee. This three-member committee was formed to resolve the dilemma of whether Matsya states should join Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh. The committee found that the majority of the population and leaders preferred joining the state of Rajasthan.
Q59. Arrange the following events regarding the integration of Rajasthan in the correct chronological order:
I. Merger of Matsya Union into Greater Rajasthan
II. Formation of Matsya Union
III. Inclusion of Udaipur
IV. Inclusion of Sirohi
Select the correct sequence:
I. Merger of Matsya Union into Greater Rajasthan
II. Formation of Matsya Union
III. Inclusion of Udaipur
IV. Inclusion of Sirohi
Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The integration events followed a specific timeline: the Matsya Union was formed first in March 1948, followed by the inclusion of Udaipur in April 1948. The Matsya Union was subsequently merged into Greater Rajasthan in May 1949. The inclusion of Sirohi took place later, coinciding with the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950.
Q60. The Shankarrao Deo Committee was primarily tasked with ascertaining the public opinion of which two specific states regarding their merger preference (Rajasthan vs Uttar Pradesh)?
Explanation
The Shankarrao Deo Committee focused its investigation on the princely states of Bharatpur and Dholpur. These states were geographically adjacent to Uttar Pradesh and shared linguistic ties with the Braj region. The committee’s role was to ascertain if the local public preferred merging with Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh. Their final recommendation favored Rajasthan, leading to the formation of the United State of Greater Rajasthan.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 51 | (b) Sawai Man Singh II |
| 52 | (b) I and III only |
| 53 | (a) Jaipur |
| 54 | (c) Hiralal Shastri |
| 55 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| 56 | (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| 57 | (b) I and III only |
| 58 | (c) Shankarrao Deo Committee |
| 59 | (b) II, III, I, IV |
| 60 | (a) Bharatpur and Dholpur |
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.