Q1551. The folk deity Tejaji sacrificed his life to protect the cows of Lacha Gujari. At which place did he die due to a snakebite?
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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Q1552. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Panch Pirs’ of Marwar:
I. Pabuji is worshipped as an incarnation of Lakshman.
II. Mehaji Mangaliya’s primary temple is at Bapini.
III. Harbhuji was a contemporary of Rao Jodha and blessed him in his struggle to reclaim Mandore.
IV. Tejaji is universally counted among the traditional Panch Pirs of Marwar.
Which of the above statements is/are the incorrect combination?
I. Pabuji is worshipped as an incarnation of Lakshman.
II. Mehaji Mangaliya’s primary temple is at Bapini.
III. Harbhuji was a contemporary of Rao Jodha and blessed him in his struggle to reclaim Mandore.
IV. Tejaji is universally counted among the traditional Panch Pirs of Marwar.
Which of the above statements is/are the incorrect combination?
Explanation
Pabuji is worshipped as an incarnation of Lakshman, Mehaji Mangaliya’s main temple is at Bapini and Harbhuji blessed Rao Jodha. Tejaji is not counted among the traditional Panch Pirs, so IV is incorrect.
Q1553. Among the widely venerated folk deities of Rajasthan, who among the following is NOT traditionally included in the ‘Panch Pirs’ (Five Pirs)?
Explanation
The Panch Pirs of Rajasthan are Pabuji, Hadbhuji, Ramdevji, Mehaji Mangaliya and Gogaji. Devnarayanji is a folk deity but is not counted among them.
Q1554. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Folk Deity | Mount / Associated Animal |
|---|---|
| A. Pabuji | i. Lilan (Mare) |
| B. Devnarayanji | ii. Kesar Kalmi (Mare) |
| C. Gogaji | iii. Nili Ghori (Blue Mare) |
| D. Tejaji | iv. Leelagar (Horse) |
Explanation
Pabuji’s mare is Kesar Kalmi, Devnarayanji’s horse is Leelagar, Gogaji rides the Nili Ghori and Tejaji’s mare is Lilan. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i.
Q1555. The famous temple of Karni Mata, renowned worldwide for the multitude of rats roaming freely within its precincts, is located at:
Explanation
The Karni Mata temple, known for its many rats, is at Deshnok near Bikaner.
Q1556. In the local tradition of the Karni Mata temple, spotting a white rat is considered highly auspicious. What are these rats locally called?
Explanation
White rats at the Karni Mata temple are called Kabas and are considered highly auspicious.
Q1557. Karni Mata is revered as the patron deity (Kuldevi) of which royal dynasty of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Karni Mata is the Kuldevi of the Rathores of Bikaner.
Q1558. What was the childhood name of Karni Mata before she became revered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga?
Explanation
Karni Mata’s childhood name was Ridhi Bai. She is revered as an incarnation of Durga.
Q1559. Consider the following statements regarding Karni Mata:
I. She laid the foundation stone of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.
II. She belonged to the Charan community, historically known as bards and poets.
III. She lived to a highly advanced age of over 150 years according to local belief.
IV. The temple at Deshnok has massive silver doors donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
V. She was a staunch advocate of human sacrifice to appease the Goddess.
Which of the above statements is/are the incorrect combination?
I. She laid the foundation stone of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.
II. She belonged to the Charan community, historically known as bards and poets.
III. She lived to a highly advanced age of over 150 years according to local belief.
IV. The temple at Deshnok has massive silver doors donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
V. She was a staunch advocate of human sacrifice to appease the Goddess.
Which of the above statements is/are the incorrect combination?
Explanation
Karni Mata was a Charan, is said to have lived over 150 years and her temple has silver doors given by Maharaja Ganga Singh. She did not advocate human sacrifice, so V is incorrect.
Q1560. The sacred grove or protected forest area surrounding the Karni Mata temple, where cutting of trees and hunting is strictly prohibited, is known as:
Explanation
The protected forest or sacred grove surrounding the Karni Mata temple is called an ‘Oran’. Within this area, the cutting of green trees and the hunting of animals are strictly forbidden by religious tradition. This practice has led to the preservation of local biodiversity in an otherwise arid region, illustrating how traditional religious beliefs in Rajasthan have historically contributed to environmental conservation and the protection of the natural landscape.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1551 | (b) Sursura |
| 1552 | (b) IV only |
| 1553 | (a) Devnarayanji |
| 1554 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i |
| 1555 | (b) Deshnok |
| 1556 | (a) Kabas |
| 1557 | (c) Rathores of Bikaner |
| 1558 | (d) Ridhi Bai |
| 1559 | (b) V only |
| 1560 | (b) Oran |
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.