Q811. The Marwar (Jodhpur) Praja Mandal, one of the earliest to be established in Rajasthan, was founded in which year?
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1767 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on the history, art, culture, literature and heritage of Rajasthan are on this page, in 17 chapters. They run from prehistoric sites and inscriptions through the Rajput dynasties, the Mughal and British periods and the integration of Rajasthan, then move to forts, painting, folk arts, language, saints, fairs and leading personalities. Questions come as plain facts, statement sets, match-the-list tables and assertion-reason items, each with an answer and an explanation.
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Q812. Consider the following leaders:
I. Jai Narayan Vyas
II. Bhanwarlal Saraf
III. Abhai Mal Jain
IV. Chhaganraj Chopasniwala
V. Manikya Lal Verma
Which of the above leaders were associated with the Marwar Praja Mandal or Marwar Lok Parishad?
I. Jai Narayan Vyas
II. Bhanwarlal Saraf
III. Abhai Mal Jain
IV. Chhaganraj Chopasniwala
V. Manikya Lal Verma
Which of the above leaders were associated with the Marwar Praja Mandal or Marwar Lok Parishad?
Explanation
Leaders like Jai Narayan Vyas, Bhanwarlal Saraf, Abhai Mal Jain, and Chhaganraj Chopasniwala were central to the Marwar Praja Mandal and the subsequent Marwar Lok Parishad. They led numerous agitations against the misrule in Jodhpur. Manikya Lal Verma, however, was the primary leader of the Mewar region and was not a part of the core leadership of the Marwar-based political organizations.
Q813. Before the formal establishment of the Marwar Praja Mandal, which prominent organization actively worked towards raising political and social awareness in the Jodhpur state?
Explanation
Before the Praja Mandal was formed, the Marwar Hitkarini Sabha was the most active organization in the Jodhpur state. Originally founded in 1918 and revived in 1923, it worked toward social reform and raised its voice against administrative corruption. It played a crucial role in preparing the ground for more formal political activities by educating the public about their rights and the state’s responsibilities.
Q814. In which year was the ‘Krishna Day’ (Krishna Diwas) widely observed by the political activists of the Marwar region to protest against injustice?
Explanation
In 1936, political activists in Marwar observed ‘Krishna Day’ as a mark of protest. This event was organized to draw attention to the injustice and state apathy regarding the abduction of a woman named Krishna. The observance demonstrated the Praja Mandal’s commitment to social justice and its ability to mobilize the public against the failure of the state machinery to protect its citizens’ dignity.
Q815. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the political developments in Marwar.
Explanation
The statement that the British supported and funded the Marwar Praja Mandal is incorrect. In reality, the British authorities and the Jodhpur state administration viewed the Praja Mandal with deep suspicion and frequently suppressed its activities. Leaders like Jai Narayan Vyas were repeatedly arrested and exiled, while the organization was banned multiple times for its role in demanding a democratic and responsible government.
Q816. Read the following statements regarding Jai Narayan Vyas and select the correct option:
Statement I: He authored the controversial booklets ‘Marwar Ki Avastha’ and ‘Popabai Ki Pol’ to expose the corruption and misrule of the Jodhpur state administration.
Statement II: He was the sole representative of the Rajputana states in the First Round Table Conference in London.
Statement I: He authored the controversial booklets ‘Marwar Ki Avastha’ and ‘Popabai Ki Pol’ to expose the corruption and misrule of the Jodhpur state administration.
Statement II: He was the sole representative of the Rajputana states in the First Round Table Conference in London.
Explanation
Jai Narayan Vyas wrote ‘Marwar Ki Avastha’ and ‘Popabai Ki Pol’ to expose the corruption in Jodhpur’s administration. However, he was not the sole representative of the Rajputana states at the First Round Table Conference. That role was typically occupied by the princely rulers or their nominated Dewans. Vyas was a grassroots leader whose influence came from mass mobilization rather than official colonial diplomatic representation.
Q817. What is the most appropriate reason for the observance of ‘Krishna Day’ by the Marwar Praja Mandal?
Explanation
‘Krishna Day’ was observed by the Marwar Praja Mandal in 1936 specifically to protest the abduction of a young woman named Krishna and the subsequent failure of the Jodhpur state authorities to take effective action. This event was used by the Praja Mandal to highlight the lack of rule of law and the state’s inability to ensure the safety and justice of its subjects.
Q818. The Mewar Praja Mandal was formally established on 24 April 1938 under the leadership and initiative of:
Explanation
The Mewar Praja Mandal was established in 1938 through the combined efforts of Balwant Singh Mehta and Manikya Lal Verma. While Balwant Singh Mehta served as the first president, Manikya Lal Verma was the driving organizational force behind it. Their collaboration was essential for building a strong political movement in the Mewar state, which eventually became one of the most active in Rajasthan.
Q819. Consider the following statements regarding the Jaipur Praja Mandal:
I. It was the first Praja Mandal in Rajasthan, originally established in 1931 by Kapur Chand Patni.
II. It was reorganized in 1936 under the guidance of Jamnalal Bajaj.
III. During the Quit India Movement, the Gentlemen’s Agreement was signed between Hiralal Shastri and Mirza Ismail.
IV. Baba Harishchandra formed the ‘Azad Morcha’ because he supported the Gentlemen’s Agreement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It was the first Praja Mandal in Rajasthan, originally established in 1931 by Kapur Chand Patni.
II. It was reorganized in 1936 under the guidance of Jamnalal Bajaj.
III. During the Quit India Movement, the Gentlemen’s Agreement was signed between Hiralal Shastri and Mirza Ismail.
IV. Baba Harishchandra formed the ‘Azad Morcha’ because he supported the Gentlemen’s Agreement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Jaipur Praja Mandal, founded in 1931 and reorganized in 1936, is historically significant. During the 1942 Quit India Movement, Hiralal Shastri signed the Gentlemen’s Agreement. However, Baba Harishchandra formed the ‘Azad Morcha’ because he opposed the agreement, not because he supported it. He believed the Praja Mandal should actively participate in the national movement rather than staying neutral as the agreement mandated.
Q820. The historic ‘Gentlemen’s Agreement’ of 1942, which kept the Jaipur Praja Mandal officially out of the Quit India Movement, was signed between:
Explanation
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1942 was a significant pact between Hiralal Shastri, the leader of the Jaipur Praja Mandal, and Sir Mirza Ismail, the Prime Minister of the Jaipur state. Under this agreement, the state promised certain reforms and civil liberties, while the Praja Mandal agreed not to launch any agitation during the Quit India Movement. This kept Jaipur relatively peaceful during the national turmoil.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 811 | (b) 1934 |
| 812 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 813 | (b) Marwar Hitkarini Sabha |
| 814 | (b) 1936 |
| 815 | (a) The Marwar Praja Mandal was heavily supported by the British authorities who funded its activities. |
| 816 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 817 | (b) To protest the abduction of a woman named Krishna and the state’s failure to give justice. |
| 818 | (d) Both (1) and (2) |
| 819 | (b) IV only |
| 820 | (d) Hiralal Shastri and Sir Mirza Ismail |
Key facts from Rajasthan History, Art and Culture
- Rajasthan history questions are fact-dense: sites with their districts, rulers with their forts, inscriptions with their dates.
- The integration of Rajasthan came in stages: the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948, the Rajasthan Union on 25 March 1948 and the United State of Rajasthan on 18 April 1948.
- Culture chapters reward pairs: a dance with its community, a painting school with its subject, a fair with its month.
- Statement-based and match-the-list items appear in every chapter, so partial knowledge is not enough; learn each fact with its context.
- Fort and monument questions often turn on one detail, such as the Jaivana cannon at Jaigarh or the 1,444 pillars of Ranakpur.
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Seventeen chapters: prehistoric Rajasthan, sources of history, ancient society, major dynasties, resistance and cooperation with central power, administration and revenue, the 18th and 19th centuries, peasant and tribal movements, integration, temples and forts, water heritage, painting, performing arts, language, religious life, social life and leading personalities.
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