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
Q1561. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Kuldevi / Goddess
Associated Royal House / Community
A. Karni Mata
i. Sisodias of Mewar
B. Jamway Mata
ii. Kachhwahas of Jaipur
C. Baan Mata
iii. Chauhans of Sikar
D. Jeen Mata
iv. Rathores of Bikaner
Explanation
Karni Mata is the patron goddess of the Rathores of Bikaner. Jamway Mata is revered by the Kachhwahas of Jaipur. Baan Mata is the Kuldevi of the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar. Jeen Mata is historically associated with the Chauhan Rajputs of the Sikar region. Each of these goddesses holds a central place in the religious and social identity of their respective royal houses and associated communities.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1562. The ancient temple of Jeen Mata, deeply associated with the Shakti worship traditions of Shekhawati, is located in the district of:
Explanation
The ancient temple of Jeen Mata is located in the Sikar district of Rajasthan, nestled among the hills of the Aravalli range. This site has been a major center for Shakti worship for nearly a thousand years. The temple attracts large numbers of pilgrims, especially during the Navratri festivals, and is renowned for its spiritual atmosphere and the legends of the goddess’s protective powers over the local region.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1563. Jeen Mata is historically revered as the Kuldevi (patron goddess) of which Rajput clan?
Explanation
Jeen Mata is the Kuldevi or patron goddess of the Chauhan Rajput clan. Her temple in Sikar features inscriptions that highlight the historical patronage received from various Chauhan rulers and chieftains. The clan holds her in the highest regard, seeking her protection during times of war and peace. Her worship is an integral part of the ancestral traditions and cultural identity of the Chauhans across Rajasthan and beyond.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1564. According to local folklore, Jeen Mata performed severe penance on a mountain after a dispute with her sister-in-law. Her brother, who also became an ascetic and whose temple is located nearby, is named:
Explanation
According to local folklore, Jeen Mata’s brother was named Harsh. After a dispute, both siblings turned towards a life of asceticism. While Jeen Mata performed penance on one hill, Harsh became a devotee of Lord Shiva and meditated on a nearby peak. Today, the Harsh Nath temple, located on a mountain near the Jeen Mata shrine, is also a significant religious and historical site, attracting many devotees and tourists.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1565. The devotional folk song (Chirja) dedicated to Jeen Mata is notable in Rajasthani folk literature for being:
Explanation
The ‘Chirja’ or devotional song dedicated to Jeen Mata is famous in Rajasthani folk literature for being the longest song of any deity in the state. These songs are traditionally sung by professional bards and devotees, detailing the miracles and life story of the goddess. The length and complexity of the Chirja reflect the deep-rooted cultural importance and the extensive oral tradition associated with Jeen Mata’s worship.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1566. Consider the following statements regarding the worship of Jeen Mata: I. A grand fair is organized at her temple twice a year during the Chaitra and Ashvin Navratras. II. Historically, there was a tradition of offering wine (Dhai Pyala Sharab) and animal sacrifice at the temple. III. Emperor Aurangzeb allegedly tried to destroy the temple but was repelled by a swarm of bees sent by the Goddess. Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
Explanation
Jeen Mata’s worship is characterized by major fairs during both annual Navratras. Historically, the ritual of offering wine and animal sacrifice was part of the local tradition. Furthermore, the legend of the goddess sending a swarm of bees to repel the army of Aurangzeb is a significant part of the temple’s history, symbolizing divine intervention and the protection of the sacred site from external threats.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1567. The legend of ‘Bhanwarmata’ (Goddess of Bees) is associated with the historical defense of which temple against Mughal armies?
Explanation
The legend of ‘Bhanwarmata’ or the Goddess of Bees is specifically associated with the Jeen Mata Temple in Sikar.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1568. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Jeen Mata.
Explanation
Jeen Mata has an eight-armed idol, a lamp said to burn continuously and a legend about Mughal oil for the lamp. She is not worshipped only by Jains, so A is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1569. 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): The temple of Jeen Mata exhibits a blend of early medieval architectural styles. Reason (R): Inscriptions found at the temple suggest that it was renovated and patronized by various local chieftains during the 11th and 12th centuries.
Explanation
The Jeen Mata temple shows a blend of early medieval styles. Inscriptions suggest renovation by local chieftains in the 11th and 12th centuries, and this explains the blend.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q1570. The Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu, renowned for their intricate marble carvings, belong to which religious tradition?
Explanation
The Dilwara temples at Mount Abu are Jain temples, known for their marble carving.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
1561
(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii
1562
(c) Sikar
1563
(a) Chauhan Rajputs
1564
(d) Harsh
1565
(b) The longest folk song of any deity in Rajasthan.
1566
(d) I, II and III
1567
(d) Jeen Mata Temple, Sikar
1568
(a) Jeen Mata is exclusively worshipped by the Jain community of Rajasthan.
1569
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
1570
(b) Jainism
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.
