Q61. Which of the following political organizations was founded by Manikya Lal Verma in 1938?
Leading Personalities of Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
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Q62. Which book was written by Manikya Lal Verma while he was exiled from Mewar, highlighting the oppressive rule of the state?
Explanation
During his period of exile from Mewar, Manikya Lal Verma wrote a book titled ‘Mewar ka Vartman Shasan’. This publication provided a detailed and critical account of the oppressive administrative practices and the lack of political freedom within the state. By documenting the grievances of the people and the inefficiencies of the system, Verma sought to mobilize public opinion across the entire country.
Q63. Manikya Lal Verma served as the Prime Minister of which phase of the integration of Rajasthan formed on 18th April 1948?
Explanation
Following the integration process of Rajasthan, the United State of Rajasthan was formed on 18th April 1948. This phase saw the merger of the Udaipur state with the previously formed Rajasthan Union. Manikya Lal Verma was appointed as the Prime Minister of this newly created political entity. This was a significant step toward the final unification and democratic transition of the region.
Q64. Before rising to political prominence in the Praja Mandal movement, Manikya Lal Verma was initially an employee of which Thikana where he first witnessed peasant exploitation?
Explanation
Before becoming a prominent political leader, Manikya Lal Verma worked as an employee in the Bijolia Thikana. It was during his service there that he directly witnessed the extreme exploitation and hardships faced by the peasants under the feudal system of taxes and forced labor. This firsthand experience deeply moved him and motivated him to dedicate his life to peasant rights.
Q65. Consider the following statements regarding Manikya Lal Verma:
I. He presided over the first session of the Mewar Praja Mandal.
II. He was heavily influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and promoted Khadi.
III. He never participated in the Bijolia Peasant Movement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. He presided over the first session of the Mewar Praja Mandal.
II. He was heavily influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and promoted Khadi.
III. He never participated in the Bijolia Peasant Movement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Manikya Lal Verma was a central figure in the Bijolia Peasant Movement, working closely with Vijay Singh Pathik. He was indeed deeply influenced by Gandhian principles and was a lifelong advocate for the use of Khadi. While he was the founder of the Mewar Praja Mandal, the first session was actually presided over by Balwant Singh Mehta, not by Verma himself.
Q66. Jai Narain Vyas is widely credited with awakening political consciousness in the Marwar region. He was instrumental in forming which of the following organizations in 1934?
Explanation
Jai Narain Vyas was the primary architect of the political struggle in the Marwar region. In 1934, he was instrumental in the formation of the Marwar Praja Mandal, which aimed to secure responsible government and protect fundamental rights. This organization served as a platform to challenge the autocratic rule of the Jodhpur state and played a crucial role in mobilizing the people.
Q67. Read the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Jai Narain Vyas was detained in the Siwana Fort during the Quit India Movement.
Reason (R): The Marwar State authorities wanted to isolate him completely from the political activities of the Praja Mandal.
Assertion (A): Jai Narain Vyas was detained in the Siwana Fort during the Quit India Movement.
Reason (R): The Marwar State authorities wanted to isolate him completely from the political activities of the Praja Mandal.
Explanation
During the Quit India Movement in 1942, the Marwar state authorities arrested Jai Narain Vyas to prevent him from leading a mass agitation. He was detained in the remote and well-fortified Siwana Fort. The government’s strategy was to isolate him from his supporters and the active political workers of the Praja Mandal, although the movement for democratic reforms continued to grow.
Q68. Which of the following newspapers was published by Jai Narain Vyas in the Rajasthani language from Beawar?
Explanation
Jai Narain Vyas published ‘Agi Baan’ from Beawar, which holds the distinction of being the first newspaper published in the Rajasthani language. Through this medium, Vyas was able to reach the common people in their own mother tongue, effectively communicating the goals of the nationalist movement. The newspaper was a powerful tool for linguistic pride and political education in western Rajasthan.
Q69. Consider the following publications:
I. Poppabai ki Pol
II. Marwar ki Awastha
III. Mewar ka Vartman Shasan
IV. Akhand Bharat
V. Tarun Rajasthan
Which of the above publications are associated with Jai Narain Vyas?
I. Poppabai ki Pol
II. Marwar ki Awastha
III. Mewar ka Vartman Shasan
IV. Akhand Bharat
V. Tarun Rajasthan
Which of the above publications are associated with Jai Narain Vyas?
Explanation
Jai Narain Vyas was a prolific journalist and author who used his writings to critique the feudal system. His famous works include ‘Poppabai ki Pol’ and ‘Marwar ki Awastha’. He also edited ‘Akhand Bharat’ from Bombay and ‘Tarun Rajasthan’. While ‘Mewar ka Vartman Shasan’ was written by Manikya Lal Verma, the other publications were essential parts of his campaign for rights.
Q70. Jai Narain Vyas holds a unique distinction in the political history of Rajasthan as a Chief Minister. Which of the following statements best describes this distinction?
Explanation
Jai Narain Vyas occupies a unique position in Rajasthan’s political history as he served as Chief Minister in both nominated and elected capacities. He was first nominated to the post by the central leadership in 1951. Later, after winning a by-election, he served as the elected Chief Minister from 1952 to 1954. This transition highlights his importance as a foundational democratic leader.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 61 | (c) Mewar Praja Mandal |
| 62 | (d) Mewar Shasan |
| 63 | (b) United State of Rajasthan |
| 64 | (d) Bijolia |
| 65 | (d) I and III only |
| 66 | (c) Marwar Praja Mandal |
| 67 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 68 | (d) Agi Baan |
| 69 | (a) I, II, IV and V only |
| 70 | (c) He was both a nominated and an elected Chief Minister. |
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Leading Personalities of Rajasthan?
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.