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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Q1401. Consider the following modern literary works of Rajasthan: I. Hivaan ro Hans II. Minjhar III. Sabad IV. Leeltans Which of the following combinations identifies the poetic works authored by Kanhaiyalal Sethia?
Explanation
Hivaan ro Hans, Minjhar, Sabad and Leeltans are all poetic works by Kanhaiyalal Sethia, an important modern Rajasthani poet.
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Q1402. Which of the following texts provides the detailed historical account and grammar of the Rajasthani language, earning its author the title of ‘Panini of Rajasthani’?
Explanation
Sitaram Lalas compiled the Rajasthani Sabad Kosh, a monumental dictionary, and is called the Panini of Rajasthani.
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Q1403. The ‘Nirguna’ stream of Bhakti literature in Rajasthan is best represented by the writings of:
Explanation
The Nirguna stream of Bhakti in Rajasthan is best represented by the writings of Dadu Dayal, who preached devotion to a God without form.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q1404. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
Sant Poet
Principal Composition/Vani
A. Jambhoji
i. Mantra Rajprakash
B. Jasnathji
ii. Brahma Gyan Sagar
C. Haridasji
iii. Sabad Vani
D. Charan Dasji
iv. Kondas
Explanation
Jambhoji is linked with Sabad Vani, Jasnathji with Kondas, Haridasji with Mantra Rajprakash and Charan Dasji with Brahma Gyan Sagar. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
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Q1405. Which of the following dialects is characterized by the prominent use of the letter ‘chha’ () as an auxiliary verb, similar to Gujarati?
Explanation
Dhundhari uses the auxiliary verb chha, as Gujarati does. Marwari uses a different form.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q1406. The prominent early Rajasthani text ‘Achaldas Khichi ri Vachnika’ was composed by:
Explanation
Achaldas Khichi ri Vachnika was composed by Shivdas Gadan. It is an early Rajasthani text about the Khichi ruler Achaldas.
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Q1407. Consider the following regions of Rajasthan: I. Kota II. Bundi III. Baran IV. Jhalawar V. Tonk Which combination of the above correctly outlines the primary geographic spread of the Hadoti dialect?
Explanation
Hadoti is spoken mainly in Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar, the region once called Hadavati.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q1408. The ‘Khyal’ form in Rajasthani folk literature essentially denotes:
Explanation
Khyal in Rajasthani folk literature is folk musical theatre that shows various stories, with songs and dialogue.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q1409. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The ‘Veli’ format was a highly popular poetic medium in Charan literature. Reason (R): ‘Veli Krisan Rukamani ri’ is the only text ever written in the Veli format in Rajasthan. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Veli form was a popular poetic medium in Charan literature, so the assertion is true. Veli Krisan Rukamani ri is not the only text in this form, so the reason is false.
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Q1410. Which of the following dialects is widely spoken in the Alwar and Bharatpur region and reflects a strong influence of Braj Bhasha?
Explanation
Mewati is spoken in the Alwar and Bharatpur region and shows strong Braj Bhasha influence, along with Kauravi. The Mewat belt lies on the eastern edge of Rajasthan.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
1401
(d) I, II, III and IV
1402
(c) Rajasthani Sabad Kosh by Sitaram Lalas
1403
(b) Dadu Dayal
1404
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
1405
(a) Dhundhari
1406
(c) Shivdas Gadan
1407
(a) I, II, III and IV
1408
(d) Folk musical theatre depicting various stories.
1409
(c) A is true but R is false.
1410
(c) Mewati
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.
