Question

Who among the following became popular as the 'founder of modern Rajasthan' due to his social reform movement?
1. Gurumukh Nihal Singh
2. Har Vilas Sarda
3. Mohan Lal Sukhadia
4. V. S. Srinivas Shastri

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Mohan Lal Sukhadia

The correct answer is ​Mohan Lal Sukhadia.

• Mohanlal Sukhadia was a strong opponent of social evils like caste and untouchability.
• He is called the leader of social change and progress.
• He was responsible for bringing major reforms and developments in Rajasthan.
• V. S. Srinivas Shastri was a teacher, liberal politician as well a social reformer.
• Srinivasa Shastri considered Gopalkrishna Gokhale as his political guru.
• Harvilas Sharda has great importance among the social reformers of India.
• He gave a great contribution to eliminating social malpractices like child marriage.
• Gurumukh Nihal Singh was the second governor of Rajasthan.
• Maharaj Man Singh II  was the first governor of Rajasthan.