Q1.
The 'Rajasthan Seva Sangh' was founded in 1919 by Vijay Singh Pathik, Ramnarayan Choudhary, and Haribhai Kinkar. Where was it established?
- Ajmer
- Wardha (Maharashtra)
- Udaipur
- Jaipur
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Answer: B. Wardha (Maharashtra)
Rajasthan Seva Sangh was established in Wardha (Maharashtra) in 1919.
Q2.
Which cantonment in Rajasthan witnessed the first major uprising during the Revolt of 1857?
- Neemuch
- Erinpura
- Nasirabad
- Deoli
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Answer: C. Nasirabad
The first major uprising of the 1857 Revolt in Rajasthan occurred in Nasirabad cantonment on May 28, 1857.
Q3.
The 'Rajputana Agency' was established by the British in 1832. Where was its headquarters initially located?
- Ajmer
- Mount Abu
- Jaipur
- Udaipur
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Answer: A. Ajmer
The headquarters of the Rajputana Agency was initially established in Ajmer in 1832, later shifted to Mount Abu for summers.
Q4.
Who was the Political Agent of Mewar (Udaipur) during the Revolt of 1857?
- Major Burton
- Captain Shawers
- Mac Mohan
- Colonel Eden
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Answer: B. Captain Shawers
During the Revolt of 1857, Captain Shawers was the Political Agent of Mewar (Udaipur).
Q5.
During the Revolt of 1857, who was the Political Agent of Marwar (Jodhpur)?
- Major Burton
- Captain Shawers
- Mac Mohan
- Colonel Eden
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Answer: C. Mac Mohan
During the Revolt of 1857, Mac Mohan was the Political Agent of Marwar (Jodhpur).
Q6.
Who was the founder of the 'Jaipur Praja Mandal' in 1931?
- Jamnalal Bajaj
- Hiralal Shastri
- Kapoorchand Patni
- Baba Harishchandra
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Answer: C. Kapoorchand Patni
Kapoorchand Patni founded the Jaipur Praja Mandal in 1931.
Q7.
Which princely state of Rajasthan was the last to sign a treaty of 'Subordinate Alliance' with the British East India Company?
- Sirohi
- Jaisalmer
- Bikaner
- Alwar
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Answer: A. Sirohi
Sirohi was the last princely state of Rajasthan to sign a treaty of 'Subordinate Alliance' with the British East India Company in 1823.
Q8.
Manikyalal Verma was a key figure in the freedom struggle of Rajasthan. Which Praja Mandal was he primarily associated with?
- Marwar Praja Mandal
- Jaipur Praja Mandal
- Mewar Praja Mandal
- Bikaner Praja Mandal
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Answer: C. Mewar Praja Mandal
Manikyalal Verma was primarily associated with the Mewar Praja Mandal, of which he was a founding member.
Q9.
During the 1857 revolt, which British Political Agent was killed in Kota?
- Mac Mohan
- Major Burton
- Captain Shawers
- Colonel Eden
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Answer: B. Major Burton
During the 1857 revolt, Major Burton, the Political Agent, was killed by rebels in Kota.
Q10.
The 'Panchpana' system, a traditional administrative unit, was prevalent in which region of Rajasthan, and was affected by British policies?
- Marwar
- Mewar
- Shekhawati
- Hadoti
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Answer: C. Shekhawati
The 'Panchpana' system was prevalent in the Shekhawati region and was affected by British policies and the Jagirdari system.
Q11.
The 'Dabra Kand' (Dabra Incident) in Marwar, where peasants were brutally suppressed, is associated with which year?
- 1942
- 1947
- 1938
- 1935
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Answer: B. 1947
The Dabra Incident, in which peasants were brutally suppressed, occurred in Marwar in March 1947.
Q12.
Which prominent leader from Rajasthan was actively involved in the formation and early activities of the 'Akhil Bharatiya Deshi Rajya Lok Parishad' (All India States' People's Conference) in 1927?
- Jayanarayan Vyas
- Manikyalal Verma
- Balwant Rai Mehta
- Vijay Singh Pathik
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Answer: A. Jayanarayan Vyas
Jayanarayan Vyas was actively involved in the formation and early activities of the Akhil Bharatiya Deshi Rajya Lok Parishad and also served as its General Secretary.
Q13.
The 'Shekhawati Peasant Movement' was a significant agrarian struggle in Rajasthan. Which organization played a crucial role in its leadership?
- Marwar Lok Parishad
- Jaipur Praja Mandal
- Rajasthan Jat Kshatriya Mahasabha
- Kisan Sabha
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Answer: C. Rajasthan Jat Kshatriya Mahasabha
The Rajasthan Jat Kshatriya Mahasabha played a crucial role in the leadership of the Shekhawati Peasant Movement.
Q14.
Arjunlal Sethi, a revolutionary from Jaipur, famously said, "If Arjunlal Sethi serves, who will drive the British out of India?" What was his primary contribution?
- Establishing educational institutions for revolutionaries
- Leading peasant movements
- Organizing tribal revolts
- Founding the Jaipur Praja Mandal
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Answer: A. Establishing educational institutions for revolutionaries
Arjunlal Sethi's primary contribution was establishing educational institutions like Jain Vardhaman Vidyalaya to train revolutionaries.
Q15.
The 'Begun Peasant Movement' in Mewar was led by Ramnarayan Chaudhary after Vijay Singh Pathik's initial involvement. What was the main reason for this movement?
- High land revenue and 'lag-bag' (cesses)
- Forced labor (Begar)
- Exploitation by Jagirdars
- Lack of irrigation facilities
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Answer: A. High land revenue and 'lag-bag' (cesses)
The main reason for the Begun Peasant Movement was high land revenue and various 'lag-bag' (cesses).
