Q1391. Choose the correct sequential order of the prominent early Rajasthani poetic traditions based on their chronological emergence:
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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Q1392. Which of the following is NOT a recognized characteristic of Rajasthani folk tales (Batan)?
Explanation
Rajasthani folk tales (Batan) are oral, have supernatural elements and morals, and record rural life. They are not written in rigid Sanskrit metres, so D is the exception.
Q1393. The campaign for the inclusion of Rajasthani in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution relies primarily on which argument?
Explanation
The campaign for including Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule rests on its distinct linguistic identity and rich literary heritage.
Q1394. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
| Text | Literary Form |
|---|---|
| A. Dayaldas ri Khyat | i. Historical prose detailing lineage |
| B. Dhola Maru ra Duha | ii. Heroic historical poetry (Prabandh Kavya) |
| C. Kanhadade Prabandh | iii. Folk romantic poetry |
| D. Rao Jaitsi ro Chhand | iv. Versified historical text detailing a specific battle |
Explanation
Dayaldas ri Khyat is historical prose on lineage, Dhola Maru ra Duha is folk romantic poetry, Kanhadade Prabandh is heroic historical poetry and Rao Jaitsi ro Chhand is a versified account of a specific battle. This gives A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv.
Q1395. The dialect recognized as the standard form of the Rajasthani language due to its extensive literary heritage is:
Explanation
Marwari is regarded as the standard form of Rajasthani because of its large literary heritage, in the form of Dingal.
Q1396. Who is the author of ‘Kanak Sundar’, considered the first modern novel in the Rajasthani language?
Explanation
Kanak Sundar, written by Shiv Chandra Bhartiya, is considered the first modern novel in Rajasthani.
Q1397. Arrange the following dialects geographically from West to East across Rajasthan:
I. Marwari
II. Dhundhari
III. Braj Bhasha influence area
IV. Mewari
Select the correct geographical order from the options given below:
I. Marwari
II. Dhundhari
III. Braj Bhasha influence area
IV. Mewari
Select the correct geographical order from the options given below:
Explanation
From west to east the order is Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari and then the Braj-influenced area of the east.
Q1398. What is the defining feature of ‘Davavet’ in Rajasthani literature?
Explanation
Davavet is a prose-poetry form that uses rhymed sentences and rhythm. It is not a Doha form or an instrumental song.
Q1399. Consider the following statements regarding early Rajasthani Jain literature:
I. It heavily utilized the ‘Ras’ and ‘Phagu’ poetic styles.
II. Bharateshwar Bahubali Ghora is an early example of this tradition.
III. It avoided secular or moral topics, focusing only on ascetic rituals.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
I. It heavily utilized the ‘Ras’ and ‘Phagu’ poetic styles.
II. Bharateshwar Bahubali Ghora is an early example of this tradition.
III. It avoided secular or moral topics, focusing only on ascetic rituals.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
Explanation
Early Jain literature used the Ras and Phagu forms and Bharateshwar Bahubali Ghora is an early example. It did not avoid secular or moral topics, so III is wrong.
Q1400. The Sahitya Akademi recognized Rajasthani as an independent literary language in which year, thereby paving the way for annual awards?
Explanation
The Sahitya Akademi recognised Rajasthani as an independent literary language in 1974, which opened the way to its annual awards.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1391 | (a) Jain Ras tradition - Charan Raso tradition - Sant Sahitya tradition |
| 1392 | (d) They are composed exclusively in rigid Sanskrit meters. |
| 1393 | (b) Distinct linguistic identity and rich literary heritage. |
| 1394 | (a) A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv |
| 1395 | (d) Marwari |
| 1396 | (a) Shiv Chandra Bhartiya |
| 1397 | (a) I, IV, II, III |
| 1398 | (b) A prose-poetry form using rhymed sentences and rhythm. |
| 1399 | (a) I and II only |
| 1400 | (c) 1974 |
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.