Q1. Who was the Political Agent of Mewar (Udaipur) during the Revolt of 1857?
Answer 2
Explanation
During the Revolt of 1857, Captain Shawers was the Political Agent of Mewar (Udaipur).
Q2. Manikyalal Verma was a key figure in the freedom struggle of Rajasthan. Which Praja Mandal was he primarily associated with?
Answer 3
Explanation
Manikyalal Verma was primarily associated with the Mewar Praja Mandal, of which he was a founding member.
Q3. Kesari Singh Barahath, a prominent revolutionary from Rajasthan, is known for warning Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur against attending the Delhi Durbar in 1903 through his 'Chetawani ra Chungatya'. What was this work?
Answer 1
Explanation
'Chetawani ra Chungatya' was a collection of 13 short poems (sorathas) written by Kesari Singh Barahath to warn Maharana Fateh Singh.
Q4. Which princely state of Rajasthan was the last to sign a treaty of 'Subordinate Alliance' with the British East India Company?
Answer 1
Explanation
Sirohi was the last princely state of Rajasthan to sign a treaty of 'Subordinate Alliance' with the British East India Company in 1823.
Q5. The 'Nimuch Cantonment' revolt in 1857 saw the rebels march towards which city after their uprising?
Answer 2
Explanation
After their uprising, the rebels of Nimuch Cantonment in 1857 marched towards Delhi.
Q6. Who was the leader of the 'Eki Movement' (Bhumat Bhil Movement) in Rajasthan?
Answer 1
Explanation
Motilal Tejawat led the 'Eki Movement' (Bhumat Bhil Movement) in Rajasthan.
Q7. The 'Dabra Kand' (Dabra Incident) in Marwar, where peasants were brutally suppressed, is associated with which year?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Dabra Incident, in which peasants were brutally suppressed, occurred in Marwar in March 1947.
Q8. During the Revolt of 1857, who was the Political Agent of Marwar (Jodhpur)?
Answer 3
Explanation
During the Revolt of 1857, Mac Mohan was the Political Agent of Marwar (Jodhpur).
Q9. Govind Guru is associated with which tribal movement in Rajasthan?
Answer 2
Explanation
Govind Guru is associated with the Bhagat Movement in Rajasthan, which worked for the social and moral upliftment of the Bhils.
Q10. Who among the following women leaders from Rajasthan was actively involved in the Bijolia Peasant Movement and later in the Praja Mandal movements?
Answer 1
Explanation
Smt. Anjana Devi Chaudhary was actively involved in the Bijolia Peasant Movement and later in the Praja Mandal movements.
Q11. Which princely state of Rajasthan signed a subsidiary alliance with the British East India Company in 1817?
Answer 1
Explanation
Karauli was the first princely state of Rajasthan to sign a subsidiary alliance with the British East India Company in 1817.
Q12. Which cantonment in Rajasthan witnessed the first major uprising during the Revolt of 1857?
Answer 3
Explanation
The first major uprising of the 1857 Revolt in Rajasthan occurred in Nasirabad cantonment on May 28, 1857.
Q13. The 'Mewar Bhil Corps' was formed by the British in 1841 to maintain law and order in the tribal areas. Where was its headquarters located?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Mewar Bhil Corps was formed in 1841 with its headquarters at Kherwara (Kherwara Chhawani).
Q14. During the 1857 revolt, which British Political Agent was killed in Kota?
Answer 2
Explanation
During the 1857 revolt, Major Burton, the Political Agent, was killed by rebels in Kota.
Q15. Which social reform was first attempted to be curbed in Rajasthan by the princely state of Jaipur in 1844, though not fully successful?
Answer 3
Explanation
The princely state of Jaipur made the first attempt to curb female infanticide in Rajasthan in 1844.
Q16. The 'Neemuch Cantonment' was one of the six British cantonments in Rajasthan during 1857. In which present-day state is Neemuch located?
Answer 2
Explanation
Neemuch Cantonment is currently located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, although historically it was under the Rajputana Agency.
Q17. Who was the prominent leader of the Bijolia Peasant Movement in Rajasthan?
Answer 2
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik was the prominent leader of the Bijolia Peasant Movement.
Q18. The 'Shekhawati Peasant Movement' was a significant agrarian struggle in Rajasthan. Which organization played a crucial role in its leadership?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Rajasthan Jat Kshatriya Mahasabha played a crucial role in the leadership of the Shekhawati Peasant Movement.
Q19. Which newspaper played a significant role in spreading awareness during the freedom struggle in Rajasthan, particularly associated with Vijay Singh Pathik?
Answer 1
Explanation
The newspaper 'Rajasthan Kesari' was associated with Vijay Singh Pathik and played a significant role in spreading awareness during the freedom struggle in Rajasthan.
Q20. Who was the founder of the 'Jaipur Praja Mandal' in 1931?
Answer 3
Explanation
Kapoorchand Patni founded the Jaipur Praja Mandal in 1931.
Q21. Who led the revolt in Kota during the 1857 uprising?
Answer 2
Explanation
The revolt in Kota during the 1857 uprising was led by Jai Dayal and Mehrab Khan.
Q22. 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?
Answer 1
Explanation
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.
Q23. Jayanarayan Vyas, a prominent leader from Marwar, was associated with which organization during the freedom struggle?
Answer 1
Explanation
Jayanarayan Vyas was associated with the Marwar Lok Parishad, which struggled for responsible government in Marwar.
Q24. The 'Rajputana Agency' was established by the British in 1832. Where was its headquarters initially located?
Answer 1
Explanation
The headquarters of the Rajputana Agency was initially established in Ajmer in 1832, later shifted to Mount Abu for summers.
Q25. 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?
Answer 1
Explanation
Arjunlal Sethi's primary contribution was establishing educational institutions like Jain Vardhaman Vidyalaya to train revolutionaries.
Q26. The 'Rajasthan Seva Sangh' was founded in 1919 by Vijay Singh Pathik, Ramnarayan Choudhary, and Haribhai Kinkar. Where was it established?
Answer 2
Explanation
Rajasthan Seva Sangh was established in Wardha (Maharashtra) in 1919.
Q27. The 'Erinpura Cantonment' revolt in 1857 was led by the 'Awah Thakur Kushal Singh' after the sepoys from Erinpura joined him. Where is Erinpura located?
Answer 1
Explanation
Erinpura Cantonment was located in the Pali district, where sepoys joined Thakur Kushal Singh of Auwa in the 1857 revolt.
Q28. The 'Panchpana' system, a traditional administrative unit, was prevalent in which region of Rajasthan, and was affected by British policies?
Answer 3
Explanation
The 'Panchpana' system was prevalent in the Shekhawati region and was affected by British policies and the Jagirdari system.
Q29. 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?
Answer 1
Explanation
The main reason for the Begun Peasant Movement was high land revenue and various 'lag-bag' (cesses).
Q30. The 'Chamber of Princes' (Narendra Mandal) was established in 1921 to advise the British government on matters related to princely states. Which Maharaja from Rajasthan served as its Chancellor for a significant period?
Answer 1
Explanation
Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner served as the Chancellor of the Chamber of Princes (Narendra Mandal) for a significant period.
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