Which one of the following statements regarding the formation of Matsya Sangh is incorrect?

Correct option is C

Ans. (c)
Explanation
The Matsya Sangh was formed on 18th March 1948 by merging the princely states of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli. The Maharaja of Dholpur, Udaybhan Singh, was the Raj Pramukh (ceremonial head), not the Maharaja of Karauli, making option (c) incorrect.
· Shobha Ram Kumawat was the first and only Chief Minister (Prime Minister) of Matsya Sangh from 1948 until its merger with Rajasthan in 1949.
· The name ‘Matsya Sangh’ was suggested by K.M. Munshi.
· The capital of the Matsya Sangh was Alwar.
· Ganeshpal was the Uprajpramukh (Deputy Head of State), and Jugalkishore Chaturvedi was the Deputy Prime Minister.
Information Booster
· Matsya Sangh merged with Greater Rajasthan on 15th May 1949.
· This merger led to the formation of the United State of Rajasthan.
· The United State of Rajasthan officially became the state of Rajasthan on 26th January 1950.
· The Unification of Rajasthan occurred in 7 phases, with Matsya Sangh being one of the earliest.
· Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and V.P. Menon played key roles in the integration of princely states into India.
Additional Knowledge
· Maharaja of Dholpur (Udaybhan Singh) was Raj Pramukh of Matsya Sangh.
· The formation of Matsya Sangh was the first major step in Rajasthan’s unification.
· The princely states merged to ensure better administration and governance.
· After merging with Rajasthan, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli became part of the newly formed Rajasthan state.