Q1481. In the context of Vallabhacharya’s Pushti Marg, what does the term ‘Pushti’ literally mean?
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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Q1482. The idol of Shrinathji, the principal deity of the Pushti Marg in Rajasthan, was brought to Mewar to protect it from the iconoclastic policies of which Mughal Emperor?
Explanation
The idol of Shrinathji was brought to Mewar to save it from the iconoclastic policies of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Q1483. Which ruler of Mewar provided refuge to the Goswamis carrying the idol of Shrinathji and granted the village of Sihad for establishing the temple?
Explanation
Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar gave refuge to the Goswamis carrying Shrinathji and granted the village of Sihad, where the temple was built, now Nathdwara.
Q1484. Consider the following statements about the Pushti Marg in Rajasthan:
I. The sect emphasizes the worship of Lord Krishna in his child form (Bala Krishna).
II. The temples of this sect are traditionally called ‘Havelis’.
III. The musical tradition associated with the temple rituals is known as Haveli Sangeet.
IV. Pichhwai paintings originated as backdrops for the deity in these temples.
V. The sect strictly prohibits householders from attaining salvation, emphasizing asceticism.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
I. The sect emphasizes the worship of Lord Krishna in his child form (Bala Krishna).
II. The temples of this sect are traditionally called ‘Havelis’.
III. The musical tradition associated with the temple rituals is known as Haveli Sangeet.
IV. Pichhwai paintings originated as backdrops for the deity in these temples.
V. The sect strictly prohibits householders from attaining salvation, emphasizing asceticism.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
Explanation
The Pushti Marg worships Bala Krishna, calls its temples Havelis, has Haveli Sangeet and Pichhwai paintings. It does not forbid householders from salvation, so V is incorrect.
Q1485. The group of eight prominent saint-poets associated with the Pushti Marg, who composed devotional hymns for Shrinathji, is collectively known as:
Explanation
The eight saint-poets of the Pushti Marg are collectively called the Ashta Chhap. They composed devotional hymns for Shrinathji.
Q1486. What was the primary effect of the establishment of the Shrinathji temple at Nathdwara on the cultural landscape of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Shrinathji temple made Nathdwara a major centre of Vaishnava art, especially Pichhwai painting. It did not cause the decline of Mewar painting.
Q1487. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Vallabha Peeth in Rajasthan | Location |
|---|---|
| A. Shrinathji | i. Kankroli |
| B. Dwarkadhishji | ii. Kota |
| C. Mathureshji | iii. Nathdwara |
| D. Madan Mohanji | iv. Kaman (Bharatpur) |
Explanation
Shrinathji is at Nathdwara, Dwarkadhishji at Kankroli, Mathureshji at Kota and Madan Mohanji at Kaman in Bharatpur. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv.
Q1488. The principal seat of the Ramanandi sect in Rajasthan, often referred to as ‘North Totadri’, is located at:
Explanation
Galtaji near Jaipur is the principal seat of the Ramanandi sect in Rajasthan and is called North Totadri.
Q1489. Who among the following established the main Peeth of the Ramanandi sect at Galtaji by defeating the local Nath yogis in a spiritual debate?
Explanation
Krishnadas Payahari established the Ramanandi Peeth at Galtaji after defeating the local Nath yogis in a spiritual debate.
Q1490. The philosophical framework of the Ramanandi sect is derived from the Vishishtadvaita philosophy originally propounded by:
Explanation
The Ramanandi sect follows the Vishishtadvaita philosophy of Ramanujacharya.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1481 | (a) The grace (Kripa) of God |
| 1482 | (c) Aurangzeb |
| 1483 | (d) Maharana Raj Singh |
| 1484 | (a) I, II, III and IV |
| 1485 | (b) Ashta Chhap |
| 1486 | (d) It turned Nathdwara into a major hub of Vaishnava art and Pichhwais. |
| 1487 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
| 1488 | (c) Galtaji |
| 1489 | (a) Krishnadas Payahari |
| 1490 | (d) Ramanujacharya |
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.