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 · Leading Personalities of Rajasthan
Q1691. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
Personality
Specific Association
A. Durgadas Rathore
i. Jantar Mantar
B. Sawai Jai Singh II
ii. Rajasthan Kesari
C. Arjun Lal Sethi
iii. Vardhaman Vidyalaya
D. Vijay Singh Pathik
iv. Protection of Ajit Singh
Explanation
Historical figures in Rajasthan are linked to specific landmarks and movements. Durgadas Rathore is best known for his lifelong protection of Maharaja Ajit Singh. Sawai Jai Singh II built the famous Jantar Mantar observatories. Arjun Lal Sethi founded the Vardhaman Vidyalaya to train revolutionaries. Vijay Singh Pathik was a key figure in the peasant movements and was associated with the newspaper Rajasthan Kesari.
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Q1692. Which of the following states offered asylum to Durgadas Rathore and Ajit Singh when they were relentlessly pursued by the Mughal army?
Explanation
During their flight from the Mughal forces, Durgadas Rathore and the young Prince Ajit Singh were provided asylum by the Maharana of Mewar. This support was crucial for the survival of the Rathore resistance. The Maharana granted them the jagir of Kelwa for their maintenance.
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Q1693. Identify the correct statement regarding the final days of Durgadas Rathore.
Explanation
Despite his lifelong service to Marwar, Durgadas Rathore was eventually exiled by Maharaja Ajit Singh due to court intrigues and misunderstandings. He spent his final years in the city of Ujjain, living a simple and pious life. He passed away there in 1718 on the banks of the Shipra River. His life remains an example of loyalty and perseverance, even in ingratitude.
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Q1694. Consider the following statements about Durgadas Rathore: I. He successfully plotted to turn Prince Akbar against Aurangzeb. II. He safeguarded the granddaughter (Safiyat-un-Nisa) and grandson (Buland Akhtar) of Aurangzeb and provided them Islamic education. III. He reclaimed Jodhpur immediately after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707. IV. His cenotaph is built on the banks of the Shipra River. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Durgadas Rathore was a man of high character who not only fought against Aurangzeb but also provided a safe refuge and Islamic education to the emperor’s grandchildren, Safiyat-un-Nisa and Buland Akhtar. He successfully incited Prince Akbar to rebel against his father. After Aurangzeb’s death, he reclaimed Jodhpur for Ajit Singh. Today, his cenotaph on the Shipra River stands as a monument.
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Q1695. Who among the following historians referred to Durgadas Rathore as the "Ulysses of Rajputana"?
Explanation
Colonel James Tod, the famous historian and author of ‘Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan’, referred to Durgadas Rathore as the "Ulysses of Rajputana". This comparison was based on Durgadas’s exceptional intelligence, strategic patience, and his long, adventurous struggle to protect his homeland. Tod’s admiration for Durgadas helped immortalize him as one of the most heroic and steadfast characters in Rajputana history.
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Q1696. Consider the following historical events associated with the Rathores of Marwar: I. Birth of Ajit Singh II. Death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh at Jamrud III. Durgadas Rathore’s escape from Delhi with infant Ajit Singh IV. Expulsion of Durgadas by Ajit Singh Which of the following represents the correct chronological order?
Explanation
The sequence of events in Marwar’s history began with the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh at Jamrud in 1678. This was followed by the birth of his posthumous son, Ajit Singh. Durgadas Rathore then orchestrated a daring escape from Delhi with the infant prince to save him from Aurangzeb. Much later, after the restoration of the kingdom, Ajit Singh unfortunately expelled Durgadas.
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Q1697. Amar Singh Rathore, the famous folk hero of Nagaur, was the eldest son of which ruler of Marwar?
Explanation
Amar Singh Rathore was the eldest son of Maharaja Gaj Singh of Marwar. Although he was the rightful heir to the throne of Jodhpur, his father disinherited him in favor of his younger brother, Jaswant Singh, due to Amar Singh’s rebellious and hot-tempered nature. Despite losing his inheritance, Amar Singh became a celebrated folk hero through his bravery in the Mughal service.
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Q1698. The slaying of the Mir Bakhshi Salabat Khan in the imperial court of Agra is attributed to which Rajput hero?
Explanation
Amar Singh Rathore is famously known for his bold action in the imperial court of Agra, where he killed the Mughal Mir Bakhshi, Salabat Khan. The incident occurred after Salabat Khan insulted him for his long absence from the court. Amar Singh’s act of defiance inside the heart of the Mughal power became a symbol of Rajput pride and traditional honor.
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Q1699. The famous historical skirmish known as ‘Mateere Ki Rad’ (Battle of the Watermelon) occurred in 1644 between Amar Singh Rathore of Nagaur and which ruler of Bikaner?
Explanation
The unique conflict known as ‘Mateere Ki Rad’, or the Battle of the Watermelon, took place in 1644. It was fought between the forces of Amar Singh Rathore of Nagaur and Maharaja Karan Singh of Bikaner. The dispute originated from a watermelon vine that grew across the boundary of two villages. This minor incident escalated into a full-scale battle, reflecting intense territorial honor.
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Q1700. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
Personality
Monument/Location associated with them
A. Amar Singh Rathore
i. Mangarh Hill
B. Durgadas Rathore
ii. Cenotaph at Ujjain
C. Maharana Pratap
iii. Cenotaph at Bandoli
D. Govind Guru
iv. 16-Pillared Cenotaph at Nagaur
Explanation
Rajasthan contains numerous monuments dedicated to its heroes. Amar Singh Rathore’s memory is honored by a sixteen-pillared cenotaph in Nagaur. Durgadas Rathore’s cenotaph is located in Ujjain. Maharana Pratap’s final memorial is found at Bandoli. Govind Guru, the leader of the Bhagat movement, is closely associated with Mangarh Hill, the site of a tragic massacre during the struggle for tribal rights.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
1691
(a) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii
1692
(d) Mewar
1693
(c) He was exiled and spent his final years in Ujjain.
1694
(d) I, II, III and IV
1695
(d) James Tod
1696
(a) II, I, III, IV
1697
(c) Maharaja Gaj Singh
1698
(d) Amar Singh Rathore
1699
(b) Maharaja Karan Singh
1700
(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
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.
