When the Matsya Union was merged with Greater Rajasthan, who among the…
2024
When the Matsya Union was merged with Greater Rajasthan, who among the following became the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
- A.
Hiren Chaudhary
- B.
Hori Lal Sharma
- C.
Hiralal Shastri
- D.
Praful Kumar
- E.
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Correct answer: C
Hiralal Shastri became the first Chief Minister (then referred to as Premier or Prime Minister) of Rajasthan when the Matsya Union was merged with Greater Rajasthan on May 15, 1949. Shastri was appointed to lead the government of the newly formed "United State of Rajasthan" after the merger of major princely states like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaisalmer with the existing union.