Q1021. The famous Saheliyon-Ki-Bari (Garden of the Maidens) in Udaipur is situated on the banks of which lake?
Rajasthan History, Art and Culture: RAS Prelims MCQs
1767 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on the history, art, culture, literature and heritage of Rajasthan are on this page, in 17 chapters. They run from prehistoric sites and inscriptions through the Rajput dynasties, the Mughal and British periods and the integration of Rajasthan, then move to forts, painting, folk arts, language, saints, fairs and leading personalities. Questions come as plain facts, statement sets, match-the-list tables and assertion-reason items, each with an answer and an explanation.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q1022. Which unique astronomical instrument at Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is famously known as the ‘Bowl Instrument’, used primarily for determining celestial longitudes and latitudes?
Explanation
The Jai Prakash Yantra is one of the most innovative and versatile instruments at the Jaipur Jantar Mantar. It consists of two hemispherical bowls sunk into the ground, representing the celestial sphere. Astronomers used these to determine the positions of stars and planets by mapping their coordinates. Its unique design allowed observers to enter the instrument to take measurements with high accuracy.
Q1023. The massive artificial fresh-water lake, ‘Jaisamand Lake’, historically accompanied by royal summer palaces, was constructed by which ruler?
Explanation
Jaisamand Lake, also known as Dhebar Lake, was commissioned by Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar in the late seventeenth century. At the time of its completion, it was one of the largest artificial fresh-water lakes in the world.
Q1024. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the architectural styling of the forts recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Amber has Mughal influence, Kumbhalgarh uses the Aravalli terrain and Ranthambore uses forest and rugged land for defence. Gagron has strong ramparts as well as water on three sides, so D is incorrect.
Q1025. The ‘Maha-Maru’ architectural style prevalent in early medieval Rajasthan is primarily attributed to the patronage of which dynasty?
Explanation
The Maha-Maru style of temple architecture developed in early medieval Rajasthan mainly under the patronage of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, with Osian temples as examples.
Q1026. Consider the following statements regarding the Brahma Temple in Pushkar:
I. It is situated in the Ajmer district.
II. The temple is elevated on a high plinth and accessed via marble steps.
III. Hansa (the swan), Brahma’s vehicle, heavily features in the entrance carvings.
IV. It is actively maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a dead monument.
V. An image of Gayatri is situated alongside Lord Brahma in the main shrine.
Which of the above combination of statements is incorrect?
I. It is situated in the Ajmer district.
II. The temple is elevated on a high plinth and accessed via marble steps.
III. Hansa (the swan), Brahma’s vehicle, heavily features in the entrance carvings.
IV. It is actively maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India as a dead monument.
V. An image of Gayatri is situated alongside Lord Brahma in the main shrine.
Which of the above combination of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
The Brahma temple at Pushkar is in Ajmer district, stands on a high plinth with marble steps, has swan carvings and an image of Gayatri beside Brahma. It is a living place of worship and not a dead monument under the ASI, so IV is incorrect.
Q1027. Match List-I (Lakes/Reservoirs) with List-II (Associated Forts/Palaces) and select the correct answer.
| Lakes/Reservoirs | Associated Forts/Palaces |
|---|---|
| A. Maota Lake | i. Mehrangarh Fort |
| B. Gaumukh Kund | ii. Amber Fort |
| C. Ranisar and Padamsar | iii. Jaisalmer Fort |
| D. Gadsisar Lake | iv. Chittorgarh Fort |
Explanation
Maota Lake belongs to Amber, Gaumukh Kund to Chittorgarh, Ranisar and Padamsar to Mehrangarh and Gadsisar to Jaisalmer. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii.
Q1028. The Nathdwara temple is highly revered for the ‘Darshan’ system. How many times a day are the temple doors traditionally opened for devotees to view Shrinathji?
Explanation
The doors of the Shrinathji temple at Nathdwara are opened eight times a day for darshan, matching the eight daily periods of worship in the Pushti Marg.
Q1029. What was the central architectural innovation of the ‘Gumbad’ (dome) in Rajasthani architecture when adapting Islamic designs into Rajput structures?
Explanation
Rajasthani builders adapting Islamic domes replaced the true arch with the corbelled dome, in which stone courses are laid in overlapping rings. This suited local stone construction and became the standard dome form in Rajput buildings.
Q1030. The Kirti Stambh in Chittorgarh is a seven-storied pillar constructed by a Jain merchant named:
Explanation
The Kirti Stambh of Chittorgarh is a seven-storied tower built by Jija Bhargava, a Jain merchant. Dharna Shah is the patron of Ranakpur and Vimal Shah of the Dilwara temples.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1021 | (d) Fateh Sagar Lake |
| 1022 | (c) Jai Prakash Yantra |
| 1023 | (a) Maharana Jai Singh |
| 1024 | (d) Gagron Fort is completely devoid of any defensive ramparts, relying solely on deep water. |
| 1025 | (b) Gurjara-Pratiharas |
| 1026 | (b) IV only |
| 1027 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 1028 | (a) Eight times |
| 1029 | (b) Replacing the traditional arched construction with a specialized corbelled dome structure. |
| 1030 | (b) Jija Bhargava |
Key facts from Rajasthan History, Art and Culture
- Rajasthan history questions are fact-dense: sites with their districts, rulers with their forts, inscriptions with their dates.
- The integration of Rajasthan came in stages: the Matsya Union on 18 March 1948, the Rajasthan Union on 25 March 1948 and the United State of Rajasthan on 18 April 1948.
- Culture chapters reward pairs: a dance with its community, a painting school with its subject, a fair with its month.
- Statement-based and match-the-list items appear in every chapter, so partial knowledge is not enough; learn each fact with its context.
- Fort and monument questions often turn on one detail, such as the Jaivana cannon at Jaigarh or the 1,444 pillars of Ranakpur.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rajasthan History, Art and Culture?
This page has 1767 practice MCQs on Rajasthan History, Art and Culture. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Rajasthan history, art and culture set cover?
Seventeen chapters: prehistoric Rajasthan, sources of history, ancient society, major dynasties, resistance and cooperation with central power, administration and revenue, the 18th and 19th centuries, peasant and tribal movements, integration, temples and forts, water heritage, painting, performing arts, language, religious life, social life and leading personalities.
What types of questions are included?
Plain one-fact questions, statement sets (I, II, III), match-the-list tables, assertion-reason items, chronological-order questions and odd-one-out questions. The answer options use the same four-option format as the exam, so you can practise the pattern as well as the facts.
How should I revise Rajasthan history with these questions?
Take one chapter at a time. Attempt every question before opening the answer, read the explanation for the ones you got wrong and note each fact in a running list of places, rulers and dates. Return to the chapter after a few days and attempt it again.