Q1071. Select the correct statement concerning the structural layout of Chand Baori.
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.
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Q1072. Consider the following statements regarding Chand Baori.
I. It is situated in the village of Abhaneri.
II. It was built during the 8th and 9th centuries.
III. The adjoining temple is dedicated to Harshat Mata, the goddess of joy and happiness.
IV. It extends roughly 13 stories deep into the ground.
V. The upper pavilion structures were added much later during the Mughal period.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is situated in the village of Abhaneri.
II. It was built during the 8th and 9th centuries.
III. The adjoining temple is dedicated to Harshat Mata, the goddess of joy and happiness.
IV. It extends roughly 13 stories deep into the ground.
V. The upper pavilion structures were added much later during the Mughal period.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Chand Baori is in Abhaneri, was built in the 8th–9th centuries, has a temple of Harshat Mata beside it, descends about 13 stories and had upper pavilions added later, in the Mughal period. All five statements are correct.
Q1073. Which of the following statements about Chand Baori is incorrect?
Explanation
Chand Baori is said to have been commissioned by a king called Chanda, is an example of conserving water in an arid region and is cooler below. It does not stay full because of an underground river, so D is incorrect.
Q1074. Which of the following sequences represents the correct chronological order of historical influence visible in the architecture of Chand Baori from oldest to newest?
Explanation
The original stepwell dates from the Gurjara-Pratihara period, the Chauhans made additions and the pavilions were added in Mughal times. The order is Gurjara-Pratihara, Chauhan, Mughal.
Q1075. Which of the following represents the correct geographical sequence of the prominent lakes of Udaipur from North to South?
Explanation
Going from north to south, the lakes of Udaipur are Fateh Sagar, Swaroop Sagar and Pichola.
Q1076. The famous island palaces Jag Niwas and Jag Mandir are situated in which of the following waterbodies?
Explanation
Jag Niwas (the Lake Palace) and Jag Mandir are island palaces in Lake Pichola at Udaipur.
Q1077. Identify the correct statement regarding the ecological significance of Sambhar Lake.
Explanation
Sambhar is a large saline lake and a Ramsar site, important for the flamingos and other waterbirds that gather there. It is neither a freshwater irrigation lake nor a crater lake.
Q1078. Which of the following ghats is historically NOT associated as a primary ghat at Pushkar Lake?
Explanation
Brahma Ghat, Gau Ghat and Varah Ghat are among the ghats of Pushkar Lake. Dashashwamedh Ghat belongs to Varanasi, so it is the one not associated with Pushkar.
Q1079. The siltation problem in Pushkar Lake is most directly a consequence of which of the following activities?
Explanation
Pushkar Lake has silted up mainly because vegetation was cleared and sand was mined in the feeder streams and hills. This increased the silt carried into the lake.
Q1080. Which of the following strategies represents the most scientifically sound approach for the long-term ecological restoration of Pushkar Lake?
Explanation
The sound way to restore Pushkar Lake in the long term is to reforest the Aravalli catchment and regulate land use there. Cementing or deep pumping would harm the lake.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1071 | (d) It has steps on three sides and a multi- storied pavilion on the fourth. |
| 1072 | (d) I, II, III, IV, and V |
| 1073 | (d) It stays full of water year-round due to an underground river. |
| 1074 | (b) Gurjara-Pratihara foundation, Chauhan additions, Mughal pavilions |
| 1075 | (b) Fateh Sagar, Swaroop Sagar, Pichola |
| 1076 | (a) Lake Pichola |
| 1077 | (d) It is a Ramsar Site designated for its importance to flamingos. |
| 1078 | (b) Dashashwamedh Ghat |
| 1079 | (a) Removal of vegetation and sand mining in feeder streams and hills. |
| 1080 | (c) Reforesting the Aravalli catchment and regulating land use patterns. |
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.