Q1451. ‘Gajgunrupak’, a prominent Dingal text, was authored by:
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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Q1452. In the context of the official status of the Rajasthani language, the ‘Rajasthan Rajbhasha Adhiniyam’ (Official Language Act of Rajasthan) was enacted in which year, stipulating Hindi as the official language?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Official Language Act was passed in 1956 and made Hindi the official language of the state.
Q1453. Which early Rajasthani text was composed by Shridhar Vyas?
Explanation
Shridhar Vyas composed the Ranmall Chhand, an early Rajasthani heroic poem.
Q1454. The ‘Mewati’ dialect, spoken in the Alwar- Bharatpur region, heavily incorporates elements of which neighboring linguistic tradition?
Explanation
Mewati, spoken in the Alwar and Bharatpur region, takes strongly from Kauravi and Braj, the neighbouring languages of the north and east.
Q1455. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the author and their corresponding text in Rajasthani literature:
Explanation
Surya Mall Misran wrote Balvad Vilas, Bankidas wrote Bankidas ri Khyat and Shyamaldas wrote Vir Vinod. Batan ri Phulwari is by Vijaydan Detha, not by Muhnot Nainsi, so C is incorrect.
Q1456. Which famous linguist stated that Dingal was the ‘Maru Bhasha’ and Pingal was the ‘Naga Bhasha’?
Explanation
L. P. Tessitori, the Italian linguist, described Dingal as the Maru Bhasha and Pingal as the Naga Bhasha. He worked extensively on old Rajasthani.
Q1457. The compositions of which female saint of Rajasthan are famously known as ‘Padavali’?
Explanation
The compositions of Meera Bai are known as Padavali. They are devotional poems addressed to Krishna.
Q1458. The term ‘Sajha Sanskriti’ in Rajasthani literature often refers to the syncretic tradition prominently visible in the works of:
Explanation
Sajha Sanskriti, the shared or syncretic tradition, is visible in the works of the Nirguna and Saguna saints, who drew on both strands of devotion.
Q1459. Which of the following best describes the ‘Pavadia’ in Rajasthani folk literature?
Explanation
Pavadia (Pavada) are heroic folk ballads that recount brave deeds. They are sung in praise of heroes and folk deities.
Q1460. Which of the following is an exception to the predominantly martial and historical themes of Charan literature?
Explanation
Nainsi ri Khyat, Rao Jaitsi ro Chhand and Raj Rupak deal with history and war. Veli Krisan Rukamani ri is a devotional poem on Krishna, so it is the exception.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1451 | (c) Keshodas Gadan |
| 1452 | (a) 1956 |
| 1453 | (d) Ranmall Chhand |
| 1454 | (b) Kauravi and Braj |
| 1455 | (c) Muhnot Nainsi - Batan ri Phulwari |
| 1456 | (d) L.P. Tessitori |
| 1457 | (a) Meera Bai |
| 1458 | (b) Nirguna and Saguna Sants |
| 1459 | (b) Heroic folk ballads recounting brave deeds. |
| 1460 | (c) Veli Krisan Rukamani ri |
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.