Q1441. The early Rajasthani literature can be broadly classified into how many primary traditions based on socio-religious origins?
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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Q1442. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
| Award | Institution |
|---|---|
| A. Surya Mall Misran Puraskar | i. Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur |
| B. Meera Puraskar | ii. Rajasthan Bhasha Sahitya Academy, Bikaner |
| C. Bihari Puraskar | iii. K.K. Birla Foundation |
| D. Sahitya Akademi Award | iv. Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi |
Explanation
The Surya Mall Misran Puraskar is given by the Rajasthan Bhasha Sahitya Academy, Bikaner, the Meera Puraskar by the Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur, the Bihari Puraskar by the K. K. Birla Foundation and the Sahitya Akademi Award by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. This gives A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv.
Q1443. Who composed the prominent Sant literature work ‘Anbhai Vani’?
Explanation
Anbhai Vani is the work of Sant Ram Charan, the founder of the Ramsnehi sect. It belongs to the Nirguna tradition.
Q1444. The term ‘Pingal’ represents the fusion of the dialect of eastern Rajasthan with which major language?
Explanation
Pingal is the fusion of the dialect of eastern Rajasthan with Braj Bhasha.
Q1445. Consider the following modern literary figures of Rajasthan:
I. Sitaram Lalas
II. Kanhaiyalal Sethia
III. Vijaydan Detha
IV. Chandra Singh Birkali
V. Satya Prakash Joshi
Which combination identifies writers primarily known for their contributions to modern Rajasthani poetry?
I. Sitaram Lalas
II. Kanhaiyalal Sethia
III. Vijaydan Detha
IV. Chandra Singh Birkali
V. Satya Prakash Joshi
Which combination identifies writers primarily known for their contributions to modern Rajasthani poetry?
Explanation
Kanhaiyalal Sethia, Chandra Singh Birkali and Satya Prakash Joshi are known for modern Rajasthani poetry. Sitaram Lalas is a lexicographer and Vijaydan Detha a story writer.
Q1446. The sub-dialect ‘Torbati’ belongs to which major dialect of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Torbati is a sub-dialect belonging to the Dhundhari group of dialects.
Q1447. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The ‘Ras’ tradition of early Rajasthani literature was fundamentally focused on martial heroism.
Reason (R): ‘Ras’ literature was predominantly authored by Jain monks to propagate religious teachings, whereas the ‘Raso’ tradition focused on martial heroism.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The ‘Ras’ tradition of early Rajasthani literature was fundamentally focused on martial heroism.
Reason (R): ‘Ras’ literature was predominantly authored by Jain monks to propagate religious teachings, whereas the ‘Raso’ tradition focused on martial heroism.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The assertion is false: the Ras tradition was written by Jain monks to spread religious teaching, while the Raso tradition focused on martial heroism. The reason is true, so only R is correct.
Q1448. Which historical text gives a comprehensive socio-economic picture of Rajasthan, detailing land revenue, crops, and rainfall records of the 17th century?
Explanation
Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat by Muhnot Nainsi gives a full picture of the socio-economic life of 17th century Marwar, including land revenue, crops and rainfall.
Q1449. ‘Dholamaru ra Duha’ is an example of which type of folk literature?
Explanation
Dhola Maru ra Duha is a folk romantic poem, a love story of Dhola and Maru. It belongs to Shringar (romantic) folk poetry.
Q1450. Which of the following dialects forms the linguistic transition between the Marwari and Dhundhari dialects?
Explanation
Shekhawati lies between the Marwari and Dhundhari areas and is the transition dialect between them.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1441 | (d) Four (Jain, Charan, Sant, and Folk) |
| 1442 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 1443 | (b) Sant Ram Charan |
| 1444 | (b) Braj Bhasha |
| 1445 | (b) II, IV and V |
| 1446 | (c) Dhundhari |
| 1447 | (d) A is false but R is true. |
| 1448 | (c) Marwar ra Pargana ri Vigat |
| 1449 | (d) Romantic (Shringar) folk poetry |
| 1450 | (a) Shekhawati |
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.