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 · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q151. Consider the following statements regarding Persian archival sources: I. ‘Akhbarat-i-Darbar-i-Mualla’ provides daily proceedings of the Mughal court. II. ‘Ruqqa’ was a type of informal letter or note. III. ‘Sanad’ refers to an official document granting certain rights or privileges. IV. ‘Khas-Rukka’ was a letter written by the Rajput ruler in his own handwriting. V. ‘Arzdasht’ was an order issued by a Mughal noble to a subordinate. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Persian archival sources include a variety of documents essential for historical research. Akhbarat provided court proceedings, while Ruqqa and Sanad represented informal letters and official grants, respectively. A Khas-Rukka was a personal letter from a ruler. However, an Arzdasht was actually a petition or report sent by a subordinate to a superior, rather than an order issued to a subordinate.
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Q152. The historical text ‘Prithviraj Raso’, which details the life and battles of Prithviraj Chauhan, was composed by:
Explanation
Prithviraj Raso is a celebrated epic poem that narrates the life, valor, and tragic end of the Chauhan King Prithviraj III. It was composed by his court poet and close friend, Chand Bardai. Written in the Pingal style, the text blends historical events with legendary narratives, playing a significant role in the cultural and literary memory of medieval Rajasthan and northern India.
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Q153. What is the fundamental difference in the historical context between ‘Prithviraj Raso’ and ‘Prithviraj Vijaya’?
Explanation
While Prithviraj Raso is more famous as a literary epic, historians often favor Prithviraj Vijaya, authored by Jayanak, for its historical accuracy. Written in Sanskrit, Prithviraj Vijaya provides a more consistent account of the Chauhan dynasty’s genealogy and military campaigns. In contrast, the Raso contains later interpolations and legendary elements that sometimes deviate from contemporary epigraphic and archival evidence.
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Q154. Consider the following statements regarding literary sources: Statement I: ‘Hammir Mahakavya’ was written by Nayanchandra Suri. Statement II: It provides a detailed account of the Chauhans of Ranthambore and their struggle against Alauddin Khalji. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Nayanchandra Suri authored the Hammir Mahakavya, a significant Sanskrit text detailing the history of the Chauhans of Ranthambore. The work focuses on the reign of Rana Hammir and his heroic resistance against the Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khalji. It provides valuable insights into the social values, military strategies, and the ultimate sacrifice of the Chauhan warriors during the medieval period.
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Q155. Which famous Sanskrit text, authored by Jiva Dhar, throws light on the socio-economic conditions of early medieval Rajasthan and is primarily a work on metrics and grammar?
Explanation
The text Kuvalayamala is a vital source for early medieval socio-economic history, but it was authored by Udyotana Suri, not Jiva Dhar. Literary works like Vamsh Bhaskar and Amar Kavya have different authors and subjects. Therefore, none of the listed options correctly attribute a text to Jiva Dhar that matches the specific description of a work on metrics and grammar.
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Q156. The renowned ancient text ‘Kuvalayamala’ was authored by Udyotana Suri in 778 AD. In which town of Rajasthan was this text predominantly composed?
Explanation
Udyotana Suri composed the renowned Prakrit text Kuvalayamala in 778 AD while residing in Jalore. This work is significant for its descriptions of various regions and the diverse languages spoken across northern India during the eighth century. Jalore was an important center of learning and culture during this period, providing the necessary environment for such a monumental literary creation.
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Q157. ‘Kanhadade Prabandh’ is an essential literary source for understanding medieval history. What is its central theme?
Explanation
Kanhadade Prabandh is a masterpiece of medieval literature that recounts the valiant struggle of the Chauhan ruler Kanhadadeva of Jalore against the invading forces of Alauddin Khalji. The text details the siege of the Jalore fort, the heroic deeds of the Rajput defenders, and the cultural values of the time. It serves as a crucial narrative for understanding regional resistance.
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Q158. Identify the author of ‘Kanhadade Prabandh’.
Explanation
The epic Kanhadade Prabandh was authored by the poet Padmanabha in the mid-fifteenth century. Written in a language transitional between Apabhramsha and Old Gujarati, the text commemorates the events that occurred over a century earlier in Jalore. Padmanabha’s work is celebrated for its literary quality and its preservation of the local history and folklore regarding the resistance against the Delhi Sultanate.
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Q159. Match List I with List II:
Literary Work
Author
A. Eklinga Mahatmya
i. Muhnot Nainsi
B. Veli Krisan Rukmani Ri
ii. Suryamal Misran
C. Vamsh Bhaskar
iii. Prithviraj Rathore
D. Nainsi ri Khyat
iv. Kanha Vyas
Choose the correct code:
Explanation
Eklinga Mahatmya was written by Kanha Vyas, providing the religious and historical context of the Mewar dynasty. Veli Krisan Rukmani Ri is a classic work by Prithviraj Rathore of Bikaner. Suryamal Misran authored Vamsh Bhaskar, detailing the history of Bundi, while Muhnot Nainsi is famous for his comprehensive Khyat, which records the history of various Rajput clans.
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Q160. Which of the following pairs of ‘Text - Author’ is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
The pair Raj Rupak and Bankidas is incorrectly matched because Raj Rupak was actually authored by Veer Bhan. Bankidas is famous for his own Khyat, which consists of brief historical notes. The other pairs are correctly matched: Shivdas Gadan wrote Achaldas Khichi ri Vachanika, Kanhaiyalal Sethia composed Pathal and Pithal, and Jodhraaj is the author of the medieval Hammir Raso.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
151
(a) I, II, III, and IV
152
(b) Chand Bardai
153
(a) Prithviraj Vijaya, by Jayanak, is considered more historically reliable than the Raso.
154
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
155
(d) None of the above (as Kuvalayamala was authored by Udyotana Suri)
156
(c) Jalore
157
(b) The battle of Jalore between Kanhadadeva Chauhan and Alauddin Khalji.
158
(d) Padmanabha
159
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
160
(c) Raj Rupak - Bankidas
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.
