What time was taken in the total process of political unification of Rajasthan?

Correct option is B

Ans. (b)
Explanation
The political unification of Rajasthan took a total of 8 years, 7 months, and 14 days. The process began on 18th March 1948 with the formation of Matsya Sangh and was completed on 1st November 1956, when Ajmer-Merwara was merged into Rajasthan under the States Reorganization Act, 1956.
Information Booster
· Rajasthan's unification happened in 7 phases.
· It involved 19 princely states and 1 Union Territory (Ajmer-Merwara).
· The first phase began with the Matsya Sangh (March 18, 1948).
· The final phase was completed on November 1, 1956.
· Greater Rajasthan was formed on March 30, 1949.
· The last state to merge was Ajmer-Merwara in 1956.
Additional Knowledge
· Phase 1 (March 18, 1948): Matsya Sangh (Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli).
· Phase 2 (March 25, 1948): United Rajasthan (13 princely states).
· Phase 3 (April 18, 1948): Greater Rajasthan (Udaipur merged).
· Phase 4 (March 30, 1949): Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer joined.
· Phase 5 (May 15, 1949): Matsya Sangh merged.
· Phase 6 (January 26, 1950): Rajasthan became a full state of India.
· Phase 7 (November 1, 1956): Ajmer-Merwara merged into Rajasthan.