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
Q1521. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer. Assertion (A): Meera Bai faced severe persecution and attempts on her life from the royal family of Mewar. Reason (R): Her public dancing and singing among ascetics of different castes defied the strict patriarchal purdah norms and Rajput royal protocol of the time.
Explanation
Meera Bai faced severe opposition from the royal family of Mewar, especially after her husband’s death. Her behavior, which included singing and dancing in public with common ascetics and devotees, was seen as a direct violation of the strict Rajput protocols and patriarchal norms of the time. This defiance led to multiple attempts on her life, as her devotion transcended the boundaries of her social status.
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Q1522. According to widespread traditional belief and her own verses, who was accepted by Meera Bai as her spiritual Guru?
Explanation
According to widespread tradition and her own devotional verses, Meera Bai accepted Sant Ravidas, also known as Raidas, as her spiritual Guru. Ravidas was a prominent Nirguna saint from a marginalized community. By accepting him as her teacher, Meera Bai symbolically broke the barriers of caste and social hierarchy, emphasizing that spiritual wisdom and devotion are not the exclusive domain of any particular social group.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1523. Which of the following literary works is traditionally attributed to Meera Bai?
Explanation
‘Narsi Ji Ro Mahero’ is a significant literary work traditionally attributed to Meera Bai, often said to have been composed in collaboration with the poet Ratna Khati. It tells the story of the devotee Narsi Mehta and the divine assistance he received. Her other famous compositions include her ‘Padavali’, a collection of countless heart-touching songs and verses expressing her intense and personal devotion to Lord Krishna.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1524. Consider the following statements regarding the devotion of Meera Bai: I. Her devotion is characterized by ‘Madhurya Bhava’, where she considered Lord Krishna as her husband and lover. II. She completely rejected the Saguna form of worship and exclusively composed Nirguna verses. III. Her verses seamlessly blend Marwari, Braj, and Gujarati linguistic elements. Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
Explanation
Meera Bai’s devotion is defined by ‘Madhurya Bhava’, where she visualized Krishna as her husband. Her language is a unique blend of Marwari, Braj, and Gujarati. However, she did not reject Saguna worship; she was a staunch devotee of the physical form of Krishna as ‘Girdhar Gopal’. Her spiritual path was one of intense personal love for a specific deity, rather than formless Nirguna meditation.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1525. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Meera Bai’s life.
Explanation
Meera Bai famously refused to perform the rite of Sati after the death of her husband, Bhojraj. She declared that her true husband was Lord Krishna, who is immortal, and therefore she could not be a widow. This act was one of her many major defiances against the social and patriarchal traditions of the Rajput nobility, leading her to live a life dedicated entirely to her spiritual path.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1526. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Literary Work/Concept
Associated Saint
A. Padavali
i. Dadu Dayal
B. Sabad Vani
ii. Meera Bai
C. Dadu Vani
iii. Kabir
D. Bijak
iv. Jambhoji
Explanation
Meera Bai’s devotional poems are collected in the ‘Padavali’. ‘Sabad Vani’ refers to the verses of Jambhoji, the founder of the Bishnoi sect. ‘Dadu Vani’ contains the teachings and spiritual messages of Sant Dadu Dayal. ‘Bijak’ is the primary and most authoritative collection of the verses of Kabir. Each of these texts represents the core spiritual and literary legacy of their respective saintly authors.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1527. Jambhoji, the founder of the Bishnoi sect, was born in the year 1451 AD in the village of:
Explanation
Jambhoji, the founder of the Bishnoi sect, was born in 1451 AD in the village of Pipasar, located in the Nagaur district. Born into a Panwar Rajput family, he was known for his silent and meditative nature from childhood. He eventually developed a spiritual philosophy centered on environmental conservation and moral living, which he began preaching after witnessing severe droughts in the desert region.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1528. The Bishnoi sect gets its name from the number of principles laid down by Jambhoji for his followers. How many principles are there?
Explanation
The name ‘Bishnoi’ is derived from ‘Bees’ (twenty) and ‘No’ (nine), representing the twenty-nine principles established by Jambhoji for his followers. These rules cover various aspects of life, including religious practices, personal hygiene, moral conduct, and, most famously, a strict commitment to the protection of all living beings and the preservation of green trees, particularly the Khejri tree.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1529. The principal pilgrimage site and the final resting place (Samadhi) of Jambhoji is located at:
Explanation
Mukam, situated in the Bikaner district, is the most sacred pilgrimage site for the Bishnoi community. It is the location where Jambhoji took his Samadhi, or final resting place. Every year, thousands of followers gather here for major fairs held during the months of Ashvin and Phalguna to pay their respects to the saint and reinforce their commitment to his ecological and spiritual teachings.
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Q1530. The sacred scripture of the Bishnoi sect, containing 120 ‘shabads’ (verses) composed by Jambhoji, is known as:
Explanation
‘Jambh Sagar’ is the primary sacred scripture of the Bishnoi sect, containing the 120 ‘shabads’ or verses composed by Jambhoji himself. These verses articulate his philosophical views on the divine, the importance of a Guru, and the necessity of environmental and social ethics. Other important texts for the community include ‘Jambh Samhita’ and ‘Bishnoi Dharmaprakash’, which further elaborate on the sect’s traditions and rules.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
1521
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
1522
(d) Ravidas (Raidas)
1523
(b) Narsi Ji Ro Mahero
1524
(c) I and III only
1525
(a) She performed Sati immediately to honor traditions.
1526
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
1527
(b) Pipasar
1528
(b) 29
1529
(c) Mukam (Bikaner)
1530
(d) Jambh Sagar
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.
