Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements: RAS Prelims MCQs
102 RAS Prelims MCQs on peasant and tribal movements in Rajasthan test leaders, taxes, dates and places. Bijolia, Begun and Bundi among the peasants, and the Bhil movements of Govind Giri among the tribes, are the main themes, so keep the leader, the grievance and the date together for each movement.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q71. Consider the following factors that contributed to the rise of the Praja Mandal movements in Rajasthan: I. The mass awakening generated by the prolonged peasant and tribal movements. II. The changing policy of the Indian National Congress towards the princely states after the Haripura session. III. The establishment and activities of the All India States Peoples’ Conference (AISPC). IV. The role of nationalist press and revolutionary literature. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Several factors contributed to the rise of Praja Mandals. These included the awakening from peasant movements, the shift in Congress policy after 1938, and the coordinating role of the AISPC. Additionally, the nationalist press and revolutionary literature played a key role in spreading democratic ideas. Together, these elements created a fertile ground for organized political movements demanding democratic reforms within the princely states.
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Q72. Identify the correct statement regarding the Rajputana Madhya Bharat Sabha.
Explanation
The Rajputana Madhya Bharat Sabha was established in 1918 at the Marwari Library in Delhi. Its main purpose was to create political awareness among the people of the princely states of Rajputana and Central India. It acted as a bridge between the Indian National Congress and the states’ people, providing a platform to discuss their unique administrative and political grievances on a broader scale.
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Q73. In which year was the All India States Peoples’ Conference (AISPC), a pivotal organization in coordinating the Praja Mandal activities nationally, established?
Explanation
The All India States Peoples’ Conference (AISPC) was founded in 1927 in Bombay. It was established to coordinate the various local movements for democratic rights within the numerous princely states across India. The AISPC played a crucial role in internationalizing the problems of the states’ people and provided a unified voice to demand constitutional reforms, significantly influencing the later Praja Mandal movements in Rajasthan.
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Q74. The 1938 Haripura session of the Indian National Congress, which officially allowed the establishment of Praja Mandals in princely states, was presided over by:
Explanation
The 1938 Haripura session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by Subhas Chandra Bose. This session was a turning point because it officially recognized the people’s struggle in the princely states as part of the national freedom movement. The resolution passed here encouraged activists to form Praja Mandals and fight for responsible government, although the Congress maintained it would provide only moral support initially.
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Q75. What was the direct effect of the resolution passed at the Haripura Congress Session (1938) on the political landscape of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Haripura resolution of 1938 significantly altered the political landscape of Rajasthan. By ending the policy of strict non-intervention, it gave local activists the ideological backing of the Indian National Congress. This led to a rapid surge in the formation of Praja Mandals in states like Jaipur, Mewar, and Alwar, as people felt more confident in their struggle for democratic rights and civil liberties.
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Q76. Which of the following methods stands as the odd one out because it was generally NOT adopted by the Praja Mandal movements in their struggle for responsible government?
Explanation
Praja Mandal movements in Rajasthan generally followed the Gandhian path of non-violence. Their methods included organizing peaceful meetings, publishing pamphlets, and conducting constructive work like promoting Khadi and Harijan upliftment. They did not resort to violent armed guerrilla warfare or attacks on state armouries. Their goal was to achieve political change through moral pressure, public mobilization, and civil disobedience rather than through military force.
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Q77. The Marwar (Jodhpur) Praja Mandal, one of the earliest to be established in Rajasthan, was founded in which year?
Explanation
The Marwar Praja Mandal was formally established in 1934. Its formation was a significant step in the political awakening of the Jodhpur state. Led by visionary figures like Jai Narayan Vyas, the organization aimed to challenge the autocratic administration and demand basic civil rights. It served as the primary platform for coordinating political protests and social reform activities in the expansive Marwar region.
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Q78. 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?
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.
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Q79. 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.
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Q80. 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.
Answer key for these questions
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(d) I, II, III and IV
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(d) Founded in 1918 in Delhi to coordinate political awakening in Rajputana and Central India.
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(b) 1927
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(d) Subhas Chandra Bose
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(a) Ended Congress non-intervention in states, leading to a surge in Praja Mandal formations.
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(c) Launching violent armed guerrilla warfare against state armouries
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(b) 1934
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(a) I, II, III and IV only
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(b) Marwar Hitkarini Sabha
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(b) 1936
Key facts from Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements
The Bijolia movement was fuelled by taxes such as the Chauri tax, linked to the marriage of a peasant’s daughter.
Vijay Singh Pathik was born Bhoop Singh Gurjar; the Uparmal Panch Board was set up in 1917.
The newspaper Pratap, published from Kanpur by Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, took the Bijolia grievances to a national audience.
The Begun peasant movement was led by Ramnarayan Choudhary on the request of the peasants.
The Dabi massacre of 2 April 1923 during the Bundi (Barad) movement took the life of Nanak Ji Bhil.
The Mangarh massacre of 17 November 1913 is called the Jallianwala Bagh of Rajasthan; Govind Giri led the Bhagat movement.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements?
This page has 102 practice MCQs on Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements (Rajasthan History, Art and Culture). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the Mangarh massacre?
The killing of Bhil gatherers at Mangarh Hill on 17 November 1913. It is often called the Jallianwala Bagh of Rajasthan. Govind Giri, who led a reform movement among the Bhils of the Dungarpur and Banswara region, had called the gathering.
Which movement is also called the Barad movement?
The Bundi peasant movement, which is notable for its resistance to Begar (forced labour) and heavy taxation. The firing at Dabi in April 1923, in which Nanak Ji Bhil was killed, is the best-known episode of this movement.
What was Lag-bag in the agrarian context?
Lag-bag were various arbitrary cesses and extractions imposed on peasants over and above the land revenue. They were a major cause of peasant unrest and appear in the demands of the Bijolia and other movements of the early twentieth century.
