PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector 2018 Question Paper

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9.

Who Was the "Rajpramukh" of PEPSU at the time of its creation in 1948 ?

A: Yadavindra Singh
B: Jagatjit Singh
C: Gian Singh Rarewale
D: Raghbir Singh

The answer is: A

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Explanation

Answer: A - Yadavindra Singh

 

Explanation:

When PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab States Union) was formed on 15 July 1948 by merging 8 Phulkian and other princely states, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh of Patiala was appointed its first Rajpramukh (constitutional head).

This was a natural choice since Patiala was the largest and most dominant state in the union, and Yadavindra Singh was the most powerful ruler among the merged states.

PEPSU existed as a separate state until 1956 when it was merged into Punjab under the States Reorganisation Act.

 

The 8 states that formed PEPSU:

  • Patiala
  • Nabha
  • Jind
  • Kapurthala
  • Faridkot
  • Malerkotla
  • Nalagarh
  • Kalsia

 

Why other options are wrong:

  • Jagatjit Singh - Was the Maharaja of Kapurthala, a member state of PEPSU but not its Rajpramukh.
  • Gian Singh Rarewala - Was actually the Chief Minister of PEPSU, not Rajpramukh.
  • Raghbir Singh - No significant PEPSU leadership role.

 

The critical trap here:

Candidates confuse Rajpramukh (constitutional/ceremonial head) with Chief Minister (executive head). Rarewala as CM is frequently confused with Yadavindra Singh as Rajpramukh.