Q1721. Kesari Singh Barhath served his sentence for the Mahant Pyarelal murder case in which of the following jails?
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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Q1722. Read the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Kesari Singh Barhath wrote ‘Chetawani ra Chungatya’ in Dingal dialect.
Reason (R): He wanted to awaken the self-respect and pride of Maharana Fateh Singh by reminding him of the glorious resistance of Mewar against foreign rule.
Assertion (A): Kesari Singh Barhath wrote ‘Chetawani ra Chungatya’ in Dingal dialect.
Reason (R): He wanted to awaken the self-respect and pride of Maharana Fateh Singh by reminding him of the glorious resistance of Mewar against foreign rule.
Explanation
Kesari Singh Barhath chose the Dingal dialect to write ‘Chetawani ra Chungatya’ because it was the traditional literary language of the Rajasthani warriors. He used this powerful medium to appeal to the ancestral pride and self-respect of Maharana Fateh Singh. By evoking the memory of past heroes, he successfully convinced the Maharana to boycott the imperial Durbar, upholding the dignity of Mewar.
Q1723. "There is no other example in India except this family where all the members have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country." This statement about the Barhath family was made by:
Explanation
The renowned revolutionary leader Ras Bihari Bose made the poignant observation that there was no other family in India like the Barhath family, where every member sacrificed their life for the country’s freedom. This tribute acknowledged the combined contributions of Kesari Singh, his brother Zorawar Singh, and his son Pratap Singh. Their collective dedication to the revolutionary cause made them legendary icons.
Q1724. Consider the following biographies:
I. Pratap Charitra
II. Durgadas Charitra
III. Raj Singh Charitra
IV. Roothi Rani
V. Mahendra Kumar
Which of the above works were written by Kesari Singh Barhath?
I. Pratap Charitra
II. Durgadas Charitra
III. Raj Singh Charitra
IV. Roothi Rani
V. Mahendra Kumar
Which of the above works were written by Kesari Singh Barhath?
Explanation
Kesari Singh Barhath was a scholar who used biography to inspire nationalistic feelings. He wrote ‘Pratap Charitra’, ‘Durgadas Charitra’, and ‘Raj Singh Charitra’, focusing on the lives of heroic figures who resisted external aggression. He also authored ‘Roothi Rani’. These works provided the youth with role models. However, the work ‘Mahendra Kumar’ was written by Arjun Lal Sethi, not by Barhath.
Q1725. Vijay Singh Pathik, a prominent leader of the peasant movements in Rajasthan, originally belonged to which state?
Explanation
Although Vijay Singh Pathik is a celebrated figure in Rajasthan’s history for leading peasant movements, he was not originally from the region. He was born in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. He came to Rajasthan as part of a revolutionary mission to organize an armed uprising. His deep commitment to the plight of the local farmers transformed him into a beloved leader.
Q1726. What was the original name of Vijay Singh Pathik before he went underground to evade the British authorities?
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik’s original name was Bhoop Singh. He was involved in the planned revolutionary uprising of 1915 and had to go underground to escape the British authorities after the plot failed. To conceal his identity, he changed his name to Vijay Singh Pathik and adopted the appearance of a social worker. Under this new persona, he became a legendary leader of Bijolia.
Q1727. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| Newspaper/Journal | Associated Leader/Founder |
|---|---|
| A. Rajasthan Kesari | i. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi |
| B. Agi Baan | ii. Motilal Tejawat |
| C. Mewar Pukar | iii. Vijay Singh Pathik |
| D. Pratap | iv. Jai Narain Vyas |
Explanation
Journalism was a key tool for political awakening in Rajasthan. Vijay Singh Pathik started the ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ to voice the concerns of the people. Jai Narain Vyas was the force behind ‘Agi Baan’. Motilal Tejawat issued the ‘Mewar Pukar’ charter of demands. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi published ‘Pratap’ from Kanpur, which played a crucial role in bringing the Bijolia movement to national attention.
Q1728. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Vijay Singh Pathik.
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik was a master organizer who led the Bijolia movement and established the Uparmal Panch Board. While he was instrumental in the Rajasthan Seva Sangh, it was actually founded in Wardha in 1919, not Ajmer, before its headquarters were later shifted to Ajmer. He was sent to Rajasthan by Ras Bihari Bose to coordinate revolutionary activities and altered peasant resistance.
Q1729. The newspaper ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ was initially published by Vijay Singh Pathik from which place with the financial assistance of Jamnalal Bajaj?
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik launched the newspaper ‘Rajasthan Kesari’ from Wardha in Maharashtra in 1919. This venture was made possible through the financial support of the prominent industrialist and patriot Jamnalal Bajaj. The newspaper served as a vital platform to expose the atrocities and administrative failures within the princely states of Rajasthan. Its publication from outside the region allowed it to bypass strict censorship.
Q1730. Consider the following activities:
I. Organization of Uparmal Panch Board.
II. Leadership of the Begun Peasant Movement.
III. Authorship of the book "What are the Indian States".
IV. Leadership of the Eki Movement.
Which of the above activity is/are incorrectly associated with Vijay Singh Pathik?
I. Organization of Uparmal Panch Board.
II. Leadership of the Begun Peasant Movement.
III. Authorship of the book "What are the Indian States".
IV. Leadership of the Eki Movement.
Which of the above activity is/are incorrectly associated with Vijay Singh Pathik?
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik was centrally involved in the Bijolia and Begun movements and the formation of the Uparmal Panch Board. However, the 21-point charter known as ‘Mewar Pukar’ was the work of Motilal Tejawat during the Eki movement. Similarly, the leadership of the Eki movement itself belonged to Tejawat. Pathik’s efforts were primarily focused on the agrarian grievances of the peasants.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1721 | (c) Hazaribagh Jail |
| 1722 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1723 | (d) Ras Bihari Bose |
| 1724 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 1725 | (c) Uttar Pradesh |
| 1726 | (a) Bhoop Singh |
| 1727 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i |
| 1728 | (b) He founded the Rajasthan Seva Sangh in Ajmer in 1919. |
| 1729 | (c) Wardha |
| 1730 | (c) III and IV only |
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.