Question

When was Karauli Praja Mandal established?
1)1934
2)1936
3)1938
4)1939

Answer 1

Hint:
The All India States People’s Conference was an amalgamation of political movements of various Princely states in the British Raj which were called Praja Mandals or Lok Parishads. Many councils like Akhil Bhartiya Desi Rajya Lok Parishad were created which laid the foundations of Praja Mandals across the country.

Complete answer:
Like the Akhil Bhartiya Desi Rajya Lok Parishad in Mumbai , Rajputana Desi Lok Parishad or Rajputana Native States Public Council was formed in Rajasthan . Similarly, many Praja Mandals were formed in Rajasthan simultaneously . The Praja Mandals were instrumental in instigating social reforms like rise in social equality, improvement in education and demanding rights for peasants. We shall now see the options:
1934- Marwar Praja Mandal founded by Jaynarayan Vyas , Hadoti Praja Mandal founded by Nayanuram Sharma and Dholpur Praja Mandal founded by Krishnadutt Paliwal, Mulchand and Jwala Parsad Jigasu were founded in 1934. Hence, this is incorrect.

1936- Bikaner Praja Mandal founded by Mangharam Vaidya and Raghuvar Dayal Goyal were formed in 1936. Thus this is not the correct option.

1938-Bharatpur Praja Mandal founded by Gulkishor Chaturvedi,Mewar Praja Mandal founded by Manikyalal Verma, Shahpur Praja Mandal founded by Gokullal Asawa,Alwar Praja Mandal founded by Harinarayan Sharma and Kunjbihari were formed in 1938. Therefore this is not the correct option.

1939- Karauli Praja Mandal founded by Trilok Chand Mathur and Kishangarh Praja Mandal founded by Kantilal Chauthani were formed in 1939. Hence this is the correct option.

Therefore the answer is Option 4

Note:
Praja Mandals were important as they later merged with Congress and under the leadership of Jawahar Lal Nehru, they became the voice of various princely states of India. These Praja Mandals were fundamental in showing solidarity against the Britishers and fighting for social reforms which paved the way for independence of your nation.