Question

When was Kishangarh Praja Mandal established?
A. 1934
B. 1936
C.1938
D. 1939

Answer 1

Hint: The All India States People’s Conference was held in Bombay in 1927. After the Conference the Indian National Congress granted permission to the people from the Princely states to participate in the freedom struggle and join the Congress. In Rajasthan, the Rajputana Native States Public council laid the structure for the Praja Mandal movement in Rajasthan.

Complete step by step answer: The Praja Mandal in Kishangarh was established in 1939. The founders were Kantilal Chauthani andJamal Shah.The Praja Mandal was established by people of the Princely states.The people of the Praja Mandal movement fought against colonialism and feudalism. They revolted against the British rulers and Princes in order to get their rights. They fought for their demand of fundamental rights.
The functions of the Praja Mandal included:
a. The supporters of Praja Mandal movement planned organised programmes in the princely states with the support of the Indian National Congress.
b . The supporters urged everyone to go local and started promoting khadi, cottage industries and stood against the practice of untouchability.
The Praja Mandal contributed towards the improvement of education, social equality and organised peasant movements in India.
Option ‘D’ is the correct option.

Note: The Praja Mandal created a social awakening among the people and agitated for their rights. They demanded their share in the government, their right to participate in political activities in future. The Praja Mandals also created nationalistic feelings among the people. By the time Indian independence had reached its final phase in the1940’s, Praja Mandals had created the necessary underground work for India to reach its independence.