19 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), CET (Senior Secondary), Lecturer (Technical Education), RAS Prelims, Senior Teacher (Secondary Education)), 21 times in all. The wording is exactly as printed in the English part of each paper, and the answers are from the Commission's final answer key. 10 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. हिंदी में पढ़ें
Rajasthan GK: Solved Previous Year Questions (English PDF)1189 questions · 30 original papers · 22 chapters · every answer explained · facts at a glance · exam traps
The 7th Constitutional Amendment (1956) reorganised the states, abolished the post of Rajpramukh and created the post of Governor. On 1 November 1956 Gurmukh Nihal Singh became Rajasthan's first Governor.
2CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131B · Q 19
Who was the last official ruler of Princely state of Bundi?
At the time of India's Independence, how many Riyasat were there in present day Rajasthan (Rajputana Region)? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
(A) 19
(B) 21
(C) 25
(D) 29
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Answer: (A) 19
At Independence Rajputana had 19 princely states, 3 thikanas (Kushalgarh, Lava, Neemrana) and the centrally ruled Ajmer-Merwara. The integration of Rajasthan was completed in seven stages, from 18 March 1948 to 1 November 1956.
Also asked in: CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · P12 · Q 130; CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · R15 · Q 118
4CET (Graduate) 2024 · A15 · Q 14
After Independence three states in Rajputana acceded to the Indian Union through the-
In the fourth phase of integration of Rajasthan, which four princely states merged into Greater Rajasthan?
(A) Kota, Tonk, Bundi, Jhalawar
(B) Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Kishangarh, Shahpura
(C) Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli
(D) Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer
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Answer: (D) Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer
In the fourth stage, on 30 March 1949, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer joined to form Greater Rajasthan. This day is celebrated as "Rajasthan Day". Jaipur became the capital and Maharaja Man Singh II of Jaipur the Rajpramukh.
6CET (Graduate) 2024 · B23 · Q 29
When was the state of Rajasthan completely unified ?
In the first stage of formation of present state of Rajasthan Cabinet of Matsya union was formed under the leadership of
(A) Shri Shobha Ram
(B) Shri Alwar Singh
(C) Shri Peeru Singh
(D) Shri Mange Ram
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Answer: (A) Shri Shobha Ram
The Matsya Union was formed on 18 March 1948 from Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli and the Neemrana thikana. Shobharam Kumawat was its Prime Minister, Maharaja Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur the Rajpramukh and Alwar the capital. The name "Matsya" was suggested by K.M. Munshi.
8CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · R15 · Q 8
On which date second stage Rajasthan Union (Present Rajasthan) was formed? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
When Matsya Sangh was merged into Vrihat Rajasthan ?
(A) 18th April, 1948
(B) 25th January, 1950
(C) 30th March, 1949
(D) 15th May, 1949
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Answer: (D) 15th May, 1949
The Matsya Union (Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli), formed on 18 March 1948, was merged into Greater Rajasthan on 15 May 1949, creating the United State of Greater Rajasthan. Greater Rajasthan itself was formed on 30 March 1949 (Rajasthan Day).
14RAS Prelims 2023 · Q 140
Who was appointed as the first Rajpramukh of the State of Rajasthan ?
Consider the following statements about Matsya Union's Prime Minister Shobharam and choose the correct option from below : A. He left his legal profession during the Non-Cooperation Movement. B. He was the member of the Cabinet of Heeralal Shastri.
(A) Only A is true.
(B) Only B is true.
(C) A and B both are true.
(D) A and B both are false.
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Answer: (B) Only B is true.
Shobharam Kumawat of Alwar was Prime Minister of the Matsya Union (18 March 1948). After the Matsya Union merged into Rajasthan (15 May 1949) he joined Hiralal Shastri's cabinet. As per the Commission's answer key statement A is false, so the answer is "only B".
Which of the following statement is NOT true regarding the second phase of the integration of Rajasthan?
(A) The union was known as 'Rajasthan Union'.
(B) The ruler of Kota was recognized as Rajpramukh.
(C) The rulers of Banswara and Pratapgarh were designated as Up-Rajpramukh.
(D) Bundi, Kota, Banswara, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Tonk etc. were part of this Union.
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Answer: (C) The rulers of Banswara and Pratapgarh were designated as Up-Rajpramukh.
In the Rajasthan Union of 25 March 1948, Maharao Bhim Singh of Kota was Rajpramukh, Maharao Bahadur Singh of Bundi senior Up-Rajpramukh and Maharawal Laxman Singh of Dungarpur junior Up-Rajpramukh. The rulers of Banswara and Pratapgarh were not Up-Rajpramukhs.
Extra practice questions
These are not from past papers. Notes Bazar wrote them on facts of this chapter that have not been asked yet.
P1Practice question
Who suggested the name "Matsya Union"?
(A) Sardar Patel
(B) V.P. Menon
(C) K.M. Munshi
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
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Answer: (C) K.M. Munshi
Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli formed the ancient Matsya region, so K.M. Munshi suggested the name "Matsya Union".
P2Practice question
Which city was the capital of the Matsya Union (18 March 1948)?
Which princely state joined Rajasthan on 26 January 1950 (without Abu-Delwara)?
(A) Ajmer
(B) Tonk
(C) Shahpura
(D) Sirohi
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Answer: (D) Sirohi
In the sixth stage, on 26 January 1950, Sirohi joined, but its Abu and Delwara tehsils were given to Bombay State at that time. They came to Rajasthan on 1 November 1956.
P8Practice question
Which area of Rajasthan was given to Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 1956?
