Historical Scenario (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 59

31. Veer Bharat Samaj in Kota was founded by – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Kesari Singh
(b) Pyareram
(c) Sadhu Sitaram
(d) Nayanuram

Correct Answer: (a) Kesari Singh

Solution:

In Kota, Veer Bharat Samaj was founded by Kesari Singh Barhat.

32. Who was the first ruler among Rajputs who tried to stop girl killings? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Jagat Singh
(b) Sawai Jai Singh
(c) Jaswant Singh
(d) Ram Singh

Correct Answer: (b) Sawai Jai Singh

Solution:

Sawai Jai Singh initiated many social reforms in Rajput Society. Ban on female infanticide, dowry system, and Sati Pratha were among such reforms. Jaipur city established by Sawai Jai Singh was the first place in Rajasthan to ban Sati system.

33. For the first time in Rajasthan 'Sati Pratha' was prohibited in: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Udaipur
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Jaipur
(d) Bikaner

Correct Answer: (c) Jaipur

Solution:Jaipur banned the 'Sati Pratha' practice in 1846, while Hyderabad, Gwalior and Jammu and Kashmir did the same in 1847. Awadh and Bhopal (both Muslim ruled states) were actively suppressing Sati by 1849, cutch outlawed it in 1852 with Jodhpur having banned Sati about same.

34. Who was the ruler of a state in Rajasthan who played a very significant role in the establishment of Banaras Hindu University? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

(a) Maharana Fateh Singh (Udaipur)
(b) Maharaja Ummed Singh (Jodhpur)
(c) Maharaja Man Singh-II (Jaipur)
(d) Maharaja Ganga Singh (Bikaner)

Correct Answer: (d) Maharaja Ganga Singh (Bikaner)

Solution:

King Ganga Singh of Bikaner is known for his services as a patron of Banaras Hindu University. Banaras Hindu University awarded him with honorary degree of L.L.D. in 1927.

35. Who was appointed first Raj Pramukh of Rajasthan? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Maharaja Ummed Singh of Jodhpur
(b) Maharaja Karni Singh of Bikaner
(c) Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur
(d) Maharana Bhagwat Singh of Udaipur
(e) Question not attempted

Correct Answer: (c) Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur

Solution:

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II was an Indian Prince, diplomat, and sportsman. He also held the office of the first Raj Pramukh (Governor) of Rajasthan between 1949 and 1956. In later life, he served as Ambassador of India to Spain. He was a notable Polo Player.

36. The famous historian of Rajasthan who was also a social reformer was: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Mankaran Sarda
(b) Harbilas Sarda
(c) C.K.F. Waltier
(d) Jamnalal Bajaj

Correct Answer: (b) Harbilas Sarda

Solution:

Diwan Bahadur Harbilas Sarda was born on 3 June, 1867 in Ajmer. He was a famous historian and social reformer of Rajasthan. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 1929 came to be known as 'Sarda Act', after him.

37. Freedom fighter and martyr Sagarmal Gopa was a resident of – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Bikaner
(b) Jaisalmer
(c) Jodhpur
(d) Ajmer

Correct Answer: (b) Jaisalmer

Solution:Sagarmal Gopa was born in a Brahmin family in Jaisalmer. He was the first person to raise voice against government atrocities in Jaisalmer. He took active part in non-cooperative movement in '1921'.

38. In which Rajput Thikana Moti Lal Tejawat was working on the post of Kamdar prior to launching the Eki Movement? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Jharol
(b) Salumbar
(c) Kothariya
(d) Devgarh
(e) Question not attempted

Correct Answer: (a) Jharol

Solution:Motilal Tejawat was born in Kaliyari (Udaipur, Rajasthan) in 1886. After being educated to the fifth grade, he was employed in the Jhadol/Jharol thikana for some time. During his stint at Jhadal, he witnessed the oppressive behavior of the Thakur and his henchmen towards the local Bhil People, which prompted him to resign his Position in 1920. Along with these he also started Eki (Unity) movement.

39. Who is responsible for the political renaissance in Bharatpur in the decade of 1930? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Shri Kishanlal Joshi
(b) Thakur Deshraj
(c) Pt. Revatisharan
(d) Yugal Kishor Chaturvedi

Correct Answer: (d) Yugal Kishor Chaturvedi

Solution:In the decade of 1930, Yugal Kishor Chaturvedi played an important role in spreading political awareness in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. He also published a weekly named ‘Navyug Sandesh’ to highlight local issues. In 1939 he and his associates formed the Bharatpur Rajya Praja Mandal to work for a democratic government in the Princely state.

40. Political consciousness in Rajasthan was first introduced by— [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Vijay Singh Pathik
(b) Arjun Lal Sethi
(c) Seth Damodar Das
(d) Sahasmal Bohra

Correct Answer: (d) Sahasmal Bohra

Solution:The first person to spread political consciousness in Rajasthan was Sahasmal Bohra. He was also associated with the formation of the Indian National Congress.

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Historical Scenario (Rajasthan)

31. Veer Bharat Samaj in Kota was founded by – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

32. Who was the first ruler among Rajputs who tried to stop girl killings? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

33. For the first time in Rajasthan 'Sati Pratha' was prohibited in: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

34. Who was the ruler of a state in Rajasthan who played a very significant role in the establishment of Banaras Hindu University? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

35. Who was appointed first Raj Pramukh of Rajasthan? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

36. The famous historian of Rajasthan who was also a social reformer was: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

37. Freedom fighter and martyr Sagarmal Gopa was a resident of – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

38. In which Rajput Thikana Moti Lal Tejawat was working on the post of Kamdar prior to launching the Eki Movement? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2023]

39. Who is responsible for the political renaissance in Bharatpur in the decade of 1930? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

40. Political consciousness in Rajasthan was first introduced by— [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

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