Q1. Which revolutionary from Rajasthan prevented Mewar Maharana Fateh Singh from attending the Delhi Durbar of 1903 by writing 'Chetavani Ra Chungatya' (a collection of couplets)?
Answer 1
Explanation
Kesari Singh Barahath prevented Mewar Maharana Fateh Singh from attending the Delhi Durbar of British Viceroy Lord Curzon by writing 13 couplets titled 'Chetavani Ra Chungatya'.
Q2. Who founded the 'Veer Bharat Sabha', whose objective was to organize revolutionaries?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Veer Bharat Sabha was founded in 1910 by Vijay Singh Pathik and Gopal Singh Kharwa, with the main objective of organizing revolutionaries and accelerating the freedom struggle.
Q3. The Nimuchana Massacre (1925) was related to which princely state, which Mahatma Gandhi called 'Double Dyerism'?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Nimuchana Massacre occurred on May 14, 1925, in the Alwar princely state, where farmers were fired upon. Mahatma Gandhi called it 'Double Dyerism' (more horrific than Jallianwala Bagh).
Q4. Which tribe is associated with the 'Bhagat Movement' and who was its pioneer?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Bhagat Movement was initiated by Govind Guru to bring social reform and awareness among the Bhil tribe. He also founded the 'Samp Sabha'.
Q5. Who was the first president of 'Mewar Prajamandal', established in 1938?
Answer 1
Explanation
Mewar Prajamandal was established on April 24, 1938, through the efforts of Manikya Lal Verma, with Balwant Singh Mehta as its first president.
Q6. Who founded the 'Dungarpur Prajamandal', also known as the 'Gandhi of Vagad'?
Answer 1
Explanation
Bhogilal Pandya founded the Dungarpur Prajamandal in 1944 and is known as the 'Gandhi of Vagad' for his work towards the upliftment of tribals.
Q7. In which year was the Jaipur Prajamandal established, which was later reorganized under the leadership of Jamnalal Bajaj and Hiralal Shastri?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Jaipur Prajamandal was established in 1931 by Kapoorchand Patni. However, it was more actively reorganized in 1938 under the leadership of Jamnalal Bajaj and Hiralal Shastri.
Q8. Where was the Rajasthan Seva Sangh established in 1919, with the objective of awakening political consciousness among the public?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Rajasthan Seva Sangh was established in 1919 in Wardha (Maharashtra) by Vijay Singh Pathik, Ramnarayan Chaudhary, and Haribhai Kinkar. Later, its headquarters were shifted to Ajmer.
Q9. Who was the pioneer of the 'Eki Movement', who awakened political consciousness among the Bhils and is also known as the 'Matrukundia Movement'?
Answer 1
Explanation
Motilal Tejawat started the 'Eki Movement' in 1921, also known as the 'Matrukundia Movement', with the aim of organizing the Bhils and resolving their problems.
Q10. Who led the Bijolia Peasant Movement, which is considered India's longest non-violent peasant movement?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Bijolia Peasant Movement was primarily led by Vijay Singh Pathik, although Sadhu Sitaram Das initiated it and Manikya Lal Verma was also associated with it.
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