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
Q161. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Muhnot Nainsi ri Khyat’: I. It is considered the first Khyat of Rajasthan. II. It was written in the Dingal language. III. Muhnot Nainsi was a minister in the court of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I of Jodhpur. IV. The text solely focuses on the history of Marwar and ignores other Rajput states. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Muhnot Nainsi ri Khyat is regarded as the first significant Khyat of Rajasthan, written in the seventeenth century during the reign of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I. While it focuses heavily on Marwar, it also provides extensive information about several other Rajput states and clans. The text is celebrated for its comprehensive coverage and use of the traditional Dingal and Marwari languages.
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Q162. Muhnot Nainsi is also famous for authoring another monumental work that serves as a gazetteer. What is its name?
Explanation
Beyond his famous Khyat, Muhnot Nainsi authored Marwar Ra Pargana Ri Vigat, which is often described as a gazetteer of the Marwar state. This work provides meticulous statistical data regarding every village, including population, land revenue, and crops. It is an unparalleled source for understanding the administrative and economic geography of seventeenth-century Marwar under Maharaja Jaswant Singh I.
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Q163. Which historian referred to Muhnot Nainsi as the "Abul Fazl of Rajputana"?
Explanation
Munshi Devi Prasad, a noted historian and scholar, bestowed the title of Abul Fazl of Rajputana upon Muhnot Nainsi. This comparison highlights Nainsi’s systematic approach to historical documentation and his ability to compile vast amounts of administrative and genealogical data. Much like Abul Fazl in the Mughal court, Nainsi played a crucial role in recording the history of his region.
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Q164. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): ‘Bankidas ri Khyat’ differs from traditional Khyats as it is not written in a continuous narrative format but in the form of independent brief notes (Baat). Reason (R): Bankidas was a prominent poet and historian in the court of Maharaja Man Singh of Jodhpur. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Bankidas was a prominent poet in the court of Maharaja Man Singh of Jodhpur and authored a unique Khyat. Unlike conventional narratives, his work consists of nearly two thousand independent historical notes known as Baats. While both the description of his work and his position at the court are true facts, the reason provided does not explain why the specific format was chosen.
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Q165. ‘Dayaldas ri Khyat’ is primarily recognized as an authentic source for the history of which Rajput state?
Explanation
Dayaldas ri Khyat is a primary historical source specifically for the Bikaner state. Authored by Dayaldas Sindhayach, it covers the history of the Rathores of Bikaner from the time of Rao Bika until the reign of Maharaja Ratan Singh. This work is valued for its authentic detail regarding the military campaigns, administrative decisions, and the internal politics of the Bikaner kingdom.
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Q166. The ‘Mundiyar ri Khyat’ provides detailed historical information primarily about which ruling dynasty?
Explanation
Mundiyar ri Khyat provides a detailed historical account primarily focusing on the Rathore dynasty of Marwar. It documents the lineage of the rulers and important events related to the Marwar state. This Khyat is particularly useful for historians studying the genealogies and the expansion of Rathore power in western Rajasthan, offering perspectives that complement other regional chronicles like Nainsi’s work.
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Q167. Consider the following historical chroniclers/ authors: I. Chand Bardai II. Muhnot Nainsi III. Suryamal Misran IV. Bankidas Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the period they lived in?
Explanation
Establishing the chronological sequence of these authors requires placing them in their respective centuries. Chand Bardai lived in the twelfth century during Prithviraj Chauhan’s reign. Muhnot Nainsi flourished in the seventeenth century under Jaswant Singh I. Bankidas was active in the early nineteenth century under Man Singh, followed by Suryamal Misran, who completed his major works in the mid-nineteenth century.
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Q168. Which of the following statements best describes the tradition of the ‘Charans’ and ‘Bhats’?
Explanation
The Charans and Bhats were traditional communities of poets, bards, and genealogists in Rajasthan. They held a prestigious position in the Rajput social hierarchy, responsible for maintaining oral and written records of royal lineages and military achievements. Through their heroic poetry and chronicles, they preserved the cultural memory and the values of valor and honor that defined the Rajput states.
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Q169. Match List I with List II:
Literary Style/Format
Description
A. Vachanika
i. A poetic form often written to mourn the death of a great warrior.
B. Vigat
ii. A comprehensive statistical and geographical account (like a gazetteer).
C. Veli
iii. A prose-poetry mix written in rhythmic rhyming style.
D. Marsiya
iv. A metrical composition dedicated to mythological or historical tales.
Choose the correct code:
Explanation
Rajasthani literature features diverse styles. Vachanika is a rhythmic prose-poetry mix, while Vigat provides statistical and geographical data. Veli is a metrical composition often used for historical or mythological tales, and Marsiya is a poetic form specifically written to mourn the death of warriors or important figures. Understanding these formats is essential for correctly interpreting the various historical and literary sources.
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Q170. The monumental work ‘Vamsh Bhaskar’, left incomplete but later finished by Muraridan, details the history of which state?
Explanation
Vamsh Bhaskar is a monumental historical work authored by the celebrated poet Suryamal Misran. It details the history of the Hada Chauhans of the Bundi state. Although Misran was unable to finish the work himself, it was later completed by his adopted son, Muraridan. The text remains one of the most comprehensive and stylistically rich accounts of a princely state in Rajasthan.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
161
(a) I, II, and III
162
(d) Marwar Ra Pargana Ri Vigat
163
(b) Munshi Devi Prasad
164
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
165
(d) Bikaner
166
(a) Rathores of Marwar
167
(a) I, II, IV, III
168
(b) They were traditional bards and poets who preserved the historical exploits of Rajput clans.
169
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i
170
(c) Bundi
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.
