Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Key Points

• Rajasthan was divided into 6 British Cantonments.
• Naseerabad was the first place in Rajasthan where the Revolt of 1857 began on 28th May.

Additional Information

• Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan:
  •  A.G.G (Agent to Governor-General) Headquarter was established in Ajmer.
  • Mr Locket was the first A.G.G of Rajasthan. In 1845 the headquarter was transferred to Abu.
  • During the revolt of 1857, George Patrik Lawrence was the A.G.G.
• Rajasthan was divided into 6 British Cantonments:
  • Naseerabad - Ajmer
  • Devali (Deoli) - Tonk
  • Erinpura (Arinpura) - Pali
  • Kota - Kota
  • Kherwara - Udaipur
  • Beawar (Byawar) - Ajmer
  • Last two cantonments did not participate in the revolt.
• Revolt of Naseerabad:
  • Naseerabad was the first place in Rajasthan where the Revolt of 1857 began on 28 May.
  • The news of the revolt of Merrut reached A.G.G. George Lawerence and he sent 15th Bengal Native Infantry located in Ajmer to Nasirabad due to which the dissatisfaction among the soldiers was born.
  • Soon news of soldiers revolt also reached the soldiers in Nasirabad, and on 28 May 1857, the soldiers of the Native Infantry revolted in Nasirabad.
  • Soldiers of 30th Native Infantry also joined in and after burning & capturing the cantonment soldiers left for Delhi
• Revolt at Neemach:
  • When the news of Naseerabad revolt reached Military officer of Neemuch Colonel Abbot, he forced soldiers to take the oath of loyalty in parade ground on June 2, 1857.
  • During the oath-taking event itself, a cavalry soldier Ali Baig blurted out in anger that the Britishers themselves did not stand by their oath of Awadh and hence Indians too are not obliged to abide by their oath.
  • As a result on June 3, 1857, soldiers of Neemuch also revolted After burning the cantonment they started for Delhi via Chittor, Hammingarh, Baneda and Shahpura and joined the revolutionaries there and fiercely attacked the British army.

The correct answer is Comptroller & Auditor General.

• Comptroller & Auditor General is known as the watchdog of Public Finances in India.

Key Points

• The CAG of India is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts department.
• The CAG of India is known as the Watch Dog of Public Finance or the Guardian of Public Purse.
• Article 148 - The CAG of India.
• The CAG of India holds office for a term of 6 years or until 65 years of age whichever is earlier.
• The CAG of India gives his resignation letter to the President.
• The first CAG of India - V. Narahari Rao.
• The current CAG of India - G. C. Murmu

The correct answer is Alwar.​Key Points

• Sariska Tiger Reserve is a popular wildlife refuge located in the Alwar District of Rajasthan.
  • The park covers an area of about 866 sq km.
  • The park is situated at a distance of 200km from Delhi and 107 km from Jaipur.
  • It is surrounded by the hills and valleys of the Aravalli Range and thus is naturally blessed with lush greenery.
  • Sariska was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1958.
  • In 1978, this national park was declared as a tiger reserve and is now a part of India’s Tiger Project and happens to be one of the largest tiger reserves in India.
• Its main attraction is the Bengal Tiger, this national park is the home to a variety of species of wildlife such as
  • Jungle Cat, Wild Dog, Leopard, Hyena, Langur Nilgai, Chital, and Rhesus Monkey.
• It is an ideal den for the bird watchers as its lush greenery invites different species of birds such as
  • White-throated kingfisher, grey partridge, bush quail, sand grouse Indian peafowl, treepie, and the Indian eagle-owl.

The correct answer is Jaipur.

Key Points 

• Jaipur district of Rajasthan is famous for Panchrangi Turban.
• It is also famous in Jodhpur.
• These turbans are called assortments of names, as multi-shaded panchrangi safa, chundari, gajsahi and so on which comes in shading blends of saffron, white, pink, red, and yellow on chunri material and afterward zari turbans which are made by the fabric of zari and silk.
• Turban is valuable in any extra events like weddings or any other celebration when people want to look unusual.
• The turbans known as Safa in Rajasthan are the most famous men's Ornamentation.

The correct answer is 28 May 1857, Nasirabad.

• Revolt of 1857 in Rajasthan:
  •  The revolt of 1857 was started in Nasirabad in Ajmer in Rajasthan.
  • It was started on 28 May 1857.
  • It was the most important revolt camp in Rajasthan.

 Key Points

• Some of the important leaders and fighter during the 1857 revolt are Lala Jayadayal, Mehrab Khan, Thakur Kushal Singh, Rawat Jodh Singh, Kesari Singh Barahath and many others.

Additional Information 

Six British cantonments during the revolt of 1857 are: