Q51. Vijay Singh Pathik, a prominent leader of the peasant movements in Rajasthan, originally belonged to which state?
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Q52. What was the original name of Vijay Singh Pathik before he went underground to evade the British authorities?
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik’s original name was Bhoop Singh. He was involved in the planned revolutionary uprising of 1915 and had to go underground to escape the British authorities after the plot failed. To conceal his identity, he changed his name to Vijay Singh Pathik and adopted the appearance of a social worker. Under this new persona, he became a legendary leader of Bijolia.
Q53. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| Newspaper/Journal | Associated Leader/Founder |
|---|---|
| A. Rajasthan Kesari | i. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi |
| B. Agi Baan | ii. Motilal Tejawat |
| C. Mewar Pukar | iii. Vijay Singh Pathik |
| D. Pratap | iv. Jai Narain Vyas |
Explanation
Journalism was a key tool for political awakening in Rajasthan. Vijay Singh Pathik started the ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ to voice the concerns of the people. Jai Narain Vyas was the force behind ‘Agi Baan’. Motilal Tejawat issued the ‘Mewar Pukar’ charter of demands. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi published ‘Pratap’ from Kanpur, which played a crucial role in bringing the Bijolia movement to national attention.
Q54. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Vijay Singh Pathik.
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik was a master organizer who led the Bijolia movement and established the Uparmal Panch Board. While he was instrumental in the Rajasthan Seva Sangh, it was actually founded in Wardha in 1919, not Ajmer, before its headquarters were later shifted to Ajmer. He was sent to Rajasthan by Ras Bihari Bose to coordinate revolutionary activities and altered peasant resistance.
Q55. The newspaper ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ was initially published by Vijay Singh Pathik from which place with the financial assistance of Jamnalal Bajaj?
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik launched the newspaper ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ from Wardha in Maharashtra in 1919. This venture was made possible through the financial support of the prominent industrialist and patriot Jamnalal Bajaj. The newspaper served as a vital platform to expose the atrocities and administrative failures within the princely states of Rajasthan. Its publication from outside the region allowed it to bypass strict censorship.
Q56. Consider the following activities:
I. Organization of Uparmal Panch Board.
II. Leadership of the Begun Peasant Movement.
III. Authorship of the book "What are the Indian States".
IV. Leadership of the Eki Movement.
Which of the above activity is/are incorrectly associated with Vijay Singh Pathik?
I. Organization of Uparmal Panch Board.
II. Leadership of the Begun Peasant Movement.
III. Authorship of the book "What are the Indian States".
IV. Leadership of the Eki Movement.
Which of the above activity is/are incorrectly associated with Vijay Singh Pathik?
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik was centrally involved in the Bijolia and Begun movements and the formation of the Uparmal Panch Board. However, the 21-point charter known as ‘Mewar Pukar’ was the work of Motilal Tejawat during the Eki movement. Similarly, the leadership of the Eki movement itself belonged to Tejawat. Pathik’s efforts were primarily focused on the agrarian grievances of the peasants.
Q57. What was the direct consequence of Vijay Singh Pathik publishing the plight of the Bijolia peasants in the newspaper ‘Pratap’?
Explanation
When Vijay Singh Pathik ensured that the details of the Bijolia peasant’s struggles were published in Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi’s newspaper ‘Pratap’, it had a profound national impact. The movement, which was previously a local issue, gained the attention and support of top national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi. This external pressure forced the Mewar state and the British authorities to negotiate properly.
Q58. Select the correct chronological order in which the following newspapers were associated with/ published by Vijay Singh Pathik:
Explanation
The journalistic journey of Vijay Singh Pathik followed a specific order of publications aimed at political mobilization. He first started ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ in Wardha in 1919. This was followed by ‘Naveen Rajasthan’ from Ajmer to continue the campaign for peasant rights. When ‘Naveen Rajasthan’ was banned by the government, he circumvented the restrictions by renaming and publishing it as ‘Tarun Rajasthan’.
Q59. The inspiring song ‘Panchida’, which motivated the peasants during the Bijolia movement, was composed by:
Explanation
The song ‘Panchida’ was a powerful motivational tool composed by Manikya Lal Verma during the height of the Bijolia Peasant Movement. Through its emotive lyrics and folk melody, the song appealed to the emotions and resilience of the farmers, encouraging them to remain united in their struggle against oppressive taxes. Verma’s use of music proved to be an effective political method.
Q60. Manikya Lal Verma established the ‘Khadgashram’ at Sagwara in 1934. What was the primary objective of this institution?
Explanation
Manikya Lal Verma established the ‘Khadgashram’ at Sagwara in 1934 with the primary aim of promoting the socio-educational upliftment of the Bhil community. The institution focused on spreading literacy, improving health and hygiene, and creating awareness about social evils among the tribals. This work was a continuation of his commitment to the marginalized sections of society, ensuring their national awakening.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 51 | (c) Uttar Pradesh |
| 52 | (a) Bhoop Singh |
| 53 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i |
| 54 | (b) He founded the Rajasthan Seva Sangh in Ajmer in 1919. |
| 55 | (c) Wardha |
| 56 | (c) III and IV only |
| 57 | (a) The movement gained national support from senior leaders. |
| 58 | (a) Rajasthan Kesari - Naveen Rajasthan - Tarun Rajasthan |
| 59 | (b) Manikya Lal Verma |
| 60 | (a) Socio-educational upliftment of the Bhils. |
Key facts from Leading Personalities of Rajasthan
- Rana Punja led the Bhil army of Maharana Pratap at Haldighati; Bhamashah helped him financially.
- Maharana Pratap fought the Battle of Dewair in 1582 against Sultan Khan; the Chawand style of painting flourished under his patronage.
- The Awal-Bawal treaty of 1453 settled the boundary between Mewar and Marwar in Kumbha’s reign.
- Rana Kumbha was assassinated in 1468 by his own son Uda (Udaikaran).
- James Tod called Durgadas Rathore the Ulysses of Rajputana.
- Sawai Jai Singh II compiled the Zij-i Muhammad Shahi; Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the chief architect of Jaipur.
- Kesari Singh Barhath wrote Chetawani ra Chungatya, and Arjun Lal Sethi founded the Jain Vardhaman Vidyalaya in 1907.
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This page has 93 practice MCQs on Leading Personalities of Rajasthan (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Who planned the city of Jaipur?
Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the chief architect and city planner under Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur, founded in the eighteenth century, was laid out on a regular grid of wide streets and is among the earliest planned cities of India.
What is Chetawani ra Chungatya?
A set of thirteen sorathas written by Kesari Singh Barhath to deter Maharana Fateh Singh of Mewar from attending the Delhi Durbar. The verses reminded the Maharana of the proud tradition of Mewar and its refusal to bow to outside rulers.
Who is called the Ulysses of Rajputana?
Durgadas Rathore, according to the historian James Tod. Durgadas protected the infant Ajit Singh of Marwar from the Mughals after the death of Jaswant Singh and led the long Rathore resistance, which won him the comparison with the wandering hero of Greek epic.