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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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1511. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Term associated with Nirguna sects
Meaning
A. Shabda/Sabad
i. Spiritual gathering of devotees
B. Smaran/Sumiran
ii. The divine word or mystical sound
C. Satsang
iii. Continuous remembrance of the divine name
D. Parcha
iv. Miraculous experience or proof of spiritual power
Explanation
In Nirguna sects, ‘Sabad’ refers to the divine word or mystical sound. ‘Sumiran’ is the continuous remembrance of the divine name through chanting. ‘Satsang’ is a spiritual gathering where devotees share teachings and hymns. ‘Parcha’ denotes a miraculous experience or evidence of a saint’s spiritual power. These terms form the essential vocabulary of the Nirguna devotional path followed by various Rajasthani saints.
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Q1512. Sant Pipa, a prominent Nirguna Bhakti saint of Rajasthan, was originally the ruler of which kingdom?
Explanation
Sant Pipa was originally the Khichi Chauhan ruler of Gagron in the Jhalawar region. Despite his royal status and wealth, he was drawn towards spirituality. Influenced by the teachings of the Bhakti movement, he eventually abdicated his throne, renounced his princely life, and became a prominent Nirguna saint, spending the rest of his days preaching the path of simple devotion and equality.
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Q1513. Who among the following was the spiritual Guru of Sant Pipa?
Explanation
Sant Pipa was a prominent disciple of the great Bhakti saint Ramananda of Kashi. Along with other famous disciples like Kabir and Ravidas, Pipa received spiritual initiation from Ramananda, which led him to renounce his kingdom. This connection highlights the broad, inclusive nature of Ramananda’s teachings, which reached across caste and social boundaries to inspire various figures in the North Indian Bhakti movement.
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Q1514. The primary temple dedicated to Sant Pipa, where a major fair is held annually, is located at:
Explanation
The primary temple dedicated to Sant Pipa is located at Samdari in the Balotra district. This site is considered highly sacred by his followers, and a major fair is held here annually in his honor. The temple serves as a central point for the community to gather and remember his teachings, which emphasized that the true temple of God resides within the human body.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1515. The famous ‘Pipaji ki Gufa’ (Cave of Sant Pipa), where he is believed to have performed deep penance, is located in:
Explanation
The famous ‘Pipaji ki Gufa’ or the Cave of Sant Pipa is located in Toda Rai Singh in the Tonk district. It is traditionally believed that the saint performed deep penance and meditation at this specific location after renouncing his kingdom. The cave remains a popular pilgrimage site for devotees who visit to pay their respects to his spiritual legacy and life of renunciation.
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Q1516. Consider the following statements regarding Sant Pipa: I. His childhood name was Pratap Singh Khichi. II. He abdicated his throne in favor of his nephew to pursue a spiritual life. III. He fought a battle against Firoz Shah Tughlaq to protect his kingdom before becoming a saint. IV. His teachings are included in the Guru Granth Sahib. V. He strictly advocated for idol worship and animal sacrifice. Which of the above statements is/are the incorrect combination?
Explanation
Sant Pipa, born as Pratap Singh Khichi, abdicated his throne and was a contemporary who fought against Firoz Shah Tughlaq. His spiritual verses are even included in the Guru Granth Sahib. However, he did not advocate for idol worship or animal sacrifice; as a Nirguna saint, he strongly opposed such rituals, preaching instead that God is formless and resides within every individual.
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Q1517. Sant Pipa is revered as the principal patron saint by which of the following communities in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Sant Pipa is revered as the principal patron saint by the Darji or tailor community of Rajasthan. This association stems from the tradition that after renouncing his kingdom, he earned his living through manual labor, specifically by tailoring clothes. His life serves as a powerful example of the dignity of labor and the belief that spiritual realization is compatible with humble professional work.
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Q1518. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the spiritual philosophy of Sant Pipa?
Explanation
Sant Pipa’s spiritual philosophy was centered on internal devotion and the rejection of external rituals. He famously taught that the human body is the true temple of God and that spiritual liberation is achieved through love and the guidance of a Guru. He strongly opposed complex Vedic rituals and animal sacrifices, advocating instead for social equality and the removal of caste barriers in the search for truth.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1519. Arrange the following events related to the life of Sant Pipa in a logical biographical sequence: I. Renunciation of the throne of Gagron II. Taking initiation from Swami Ramananda in Kashi III. Rule as the Khichi Chauhan king of Gagron IV. Traveling across society preaching Nirguna devotion and earning a living by tailoring
Explanation
The biographical sequence of Sant Pipa begins with his rule as the king of Gagron. He then decided to renounce his throne to seek spiritual truth. Following this, he traveled to Kashi to receive initiation from Swami Ramananda. Finally, he spent his remaining years traveling across the country, preaching Nirguna devotion while earning a humble living through tailoring, embodying the ideals of the Bhakti movement.
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Q1520. Meera Bai, the most celebrated woman saint-poet of Rajasthan, was born in the village of Kurki. This village was situated in the historical pargana of:
Explanation
Meera Bai was born in the village of Kurki, which was part of the historical Merta pargana in the Nagaur region. She was the daughter of Ratan Singh Rathore and the granddaughter of Rao Dudaji, the ruler of Merta. Her upbringing in this devout family deeply influenced her spiritual inclination toward Lord Krishna, which eventually defined her entire life and celebrated poetic legacy.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
1511
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
1512
(b) Gagron
1513
(a) Ramananda
1514
(c) Samdari (Balotra)
1515
(d) Toda Rai Singh, Tonk
1516
(b) V only
1517
(b) Darji (Tailors)
1518
(d) He believed in the efficacy of complex Vedic rituals for attaining moksha.
1519
(b) III, I, II, IV
1520
(c) Merta
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.
