Who was appointed the first Rajpramukh in various phases of the formation of present Rajasthan?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Bhupal Singh
Explanation:
• During the formation of present-day Rajasthan (1948–1956), multiple phases involved merging princely states, and different rulers were appointed Rajpramukh at different stages.
• In Phase III (April 1948), when Udaipur (Mewar) joined the United State of Rajasthan, Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur was appointed the Rajpramukh.
• His appointment marked the first major and permanent Rajpramukh of the unified Rajasthan structure, recognized officially in most Rajasthan administrative records.
• He continued as the Mukhya Rajpramukh (Head Rajpramukh) in Phase IV (Greater Rajasthan, 1949).
• Thus, for Rajasthan as a consolidated political entity, Bhupal Singh is regarded as the first Rajpramukh.
Information Booster:
• Rajasthan was formed in seven phases between 1948–1956.
• The title “Rajpramukh” was used for the constitutional head of a Part B State before the 1956 reorganization removed the title.
Additional Knowledge:
Bhim Singh (Option a)
• Maharawal Bhim Singh of Kota served as Rajpramukh of the Rajasthan Union (Phase II), but not of the later unified Rajasthan.
• Not considered the first Rajpramukh of present Rajasthan.
Udaibhan Singh Deo (Option b)
• Served as Rajpramukh of the Matsya Union (Phase I).
• This union later merged but does not represent the first Rajpramukh of Rajasthan as a whole.
Mansingh II (Option c)
• Maharaja Mansingh II of Jaipur served as Rajpramukh in later phases (co-Rajpramukh under Greater Rajasthan).
• Not the first in the consolidated Rajasthan formation sequence.