Q1341. The internationally famous Rajasthani folk song "Kesariya Balam Aavo Ni, Padharo Mhare Desh" is predominantly sung in which distinct vocal style?
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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Q1342. Identify the correct pair regarding the folk music of Rajasthan and its core thematic essence.
Explanation
Panihari songs are songs of women fetching water, which is an important part of desert life. The other pairs have the wrong themes.
Q1343. Read the following statements regarding the Maand style of singing and select the correct option.
Statement I: Maand is neither considered purely a classical raga nor a simple folk song; it is a sophisticated, stylized court music form of Rajasthan.
Statement II: Maand singing traditionally developed in the royal courts of Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur to praise the glory of the Rajput rulers.
Statement I: Maand is neither considered purely a classical raga nor a simple folk song; it is a sophisticated, stylized court music form of Rajasthan.
Statement II: Maand singing traditionally developed in the royal courts of Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur to praise the glory of the Rajput rulers.
Explanation
Maand is neither purely classical nor a simple folk song, and it grew up in the royal courts of Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur in praise of the rulers. Both statements are correct.
Q1344. In Rajasthani folk traditions, the term ‘Kurja’ refers to a migratory bird that is symbolically used in songs to represent:
Explanation
The Kurja is a migratory bird in folk songs. It is used symbolically as a messenger that carries notes between separated couples.
Q1345. Find the odd one out among the legendary exponents of the Maand singing style of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Allah Jilai Bai, Gavari Devi and Mangi Bai Arya are noted Maand singers. Gulabo Sapera is known as a Kalbelia dancer, so she is the odd one out.
Q1346. Which of the following statements about ‘Panihari’ songs is correct?
Explanation
Panihari songs reflect desert life and the value of water, and are sung by women who fetch it. They are not martial songs or ploughing songs.
Q1347. Which of the following is NOT a traditional context for the singing of the song ‘Hichki’ (hiccup) in the Mewat region?
Explanation
Hichki is a song of nostalgia and separation, sung when someone is being remembered by a loved one. It is not a mourning song for a battle, so D is not a traditional context.
Q1348. The Kamaicha, a bowed string instrument made of mango wood and covered with goat skin, is the defining instrument of which folk community in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Kamaicha is a bowed string instrument of mango wood covered with goat skin, and it is the defining instrument of the Manganiyar community.
Q1349. Identify the correct pair matching the Rajasthani musical instrument to its structural description.
Explanation
The Khartal is made of two pairs of smooth wooden blocks that are clapped together. The other pairs give wrong descriptions: the Morchang is a jaw harp and the Sarangi is a bowed instrument.
Q1350. Which of the following instruments is NOT classified as a ‘Sushir Vadya’ (wind instrument) in Rajasthani folk music?
Explanation
Bankia, Pungi and Satara are wind instruments (Sushir Vadya). The Bhapang is not a wind instrument, so it is the exception.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1341 | (b) Maand style |
| 1342 | (a) Panihari - Songs of women fetching water |
| 1343 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 1344 | (d) A messenger carrying notes between separated couples. |
| 1345 | (c) Gulabo Sapera |
| 1346 | (b) They reflect desert life and the preciousness of water. |
| 1347 | (d) It is sung during the mourning period following a battle. |
| 1348 | (b) Manganiyars |
| 1349 | (c) Khartal - Two pairs of smooth wooden blocks clapped together. |
| 1350 | (d) Bhapang |
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.