Q1411. In the context of Rajasthani language evolution, the period from the 11th century to the 13th century is generally recognized as:
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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Q1412. Who among the following was a prominent Charan poet of the 19th century who ignited the spirit of resistance against the British through his work ‘Vansh Bhaskar’?
Explanation
Surya Mall Misran, the Charan poet of Bundi, wrote Vansh Bhaskar in the nineteenth century. His verses are known for their strong spirit of resistance.
Q1413. The literary style of ‘Pingal’ was predominantly nurtured and patronized by the rulers of which region?
Explanation
The Pingal style, based on Braj, was nurtured mainly by the rulers of Jaipur and Bharatpur, in the eastern part of Rajasthan where Braj influence is strong.
Q1414. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
| Folk Literature Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Batan | i. Painted scroll narrating folk deities’ stories |
| B. Paheli | ii. Traditional short story or tale |
| C. Phad | iii. Riddle |
| D. Kahavat | iv. Proverb or saying |
Explanation
A Batan is a traditional short story, a Paheli is a riddle, a Phad is a painted scroll that narrates the stories of folk deities, and a Kahavat is a proverb. This gives A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv.
Q1415. ‘Rao Jaitsi ro Chhand’, a significant work detailing the victory of Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner over Kamran, was composed by:
Explanation
Rao Jaitsi ro Chhand, on the victory of Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner over Kamran, was composed by Bithu Suja.
Q1416. The Rajasthani language day is celebrated annually on which date?
Explanation
Rajasthani Language Day is observed on 21 February, the same day as International Mother Language Day.
Q1417. ‘Dhola Maru ra Duha’, one of the most famous romantic epics of Rajasthani literature, was originally composed by:
Explanation
Dhola Maru ra Duha, the romantic epic of Rajasthan, was originally composed by Kavi Kallol.
Q1418. Consider the following statements about early Rajasthani literature:
I. The Raso literature was completely devoid of historical facts and was purely mythological.
II. Prithviraj Raso is considered an epic of the Pingal tradition.
III. Bisaldev Raso is primarily a romantic text rather than a purely heroic one.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
I. The Raso literature was completely devoid of historical facts and was purely mythological.
II. Prithviraj Raso is considered an epic of the Pingal tradition.
III. Bisaldev Raso is primarily a romantic text rather than a purely heroic one.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
Explanation
Prithviraj Raso is an epic in the Pingal tradition, and Bisaldev Raso is mainly romantic. The Raso literature was not devoid of historical facts, so I is wrong.
Q1419. Which text is often referred to as the ‘Gazetteer of Rajputana’ due to its detailed demographic and geographical documentation?
Explanation
Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat by Muhnot Nainsi is called the Gazetteer of Rajputana because it records the villages, population and geography of Marwar in detail.
Q1420. Consider the following modern literary magazines of Rajasthan:
I. Jagti Jot
II. Maruvani
III. Parampara
IV. Sujas
Which of the following combinations includes magazines primarily focused on promoting Rajasthani language and literature research?
I. Jagti Jot
II. Maruvani
III. Parampara
IV. Sujas
Which of the following combinations includes magazines primarily focused on promoting Rajasthani language and literature research?
Explanation
Jagti Jot, Maruvani and Parampara are magazines for research and promotion of Rajasthani language and literature. Sujas is not primarily one of these, so I, II and III are the answer.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1411 | (d) Old Western Rajasthani (Maru-Gurjar) Phase |
| 1412 | (a) Surya Mall Misran |
| 1413 | (b) Jaipur and Bharatpur |
| 1414 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 1415 | (a) Bithu Suja |
| 1416 | (c) 21 February |
| 1417 | (c) Kavi Kallol |
| 1418 | (b) II and III only |
| 1419 | (d) Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat |
| 1420 | (b) I, II and III |
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.