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
Q171. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Veli Krisan Rukmani Ri’: I. It was composed by Prithviraj Rathore of Bikaner. II. It was written in the northern Marwari dialect (Dingal). III. L. P. Tessitori praised its literary merit immensely. IV. It details the military campaigns of Rao Jodha. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Veli Krisan Rukmani Ri is a classic of Dingal literature composed by Prithviraj Rathore of Bikaner. The work was highly praised by the Italian scholar L. P. Tessitori for its literary excellence. While it is a masterpiece of northern Marwari dialect, it is primarily a devotional and poetic work centered on the mythological marriage of Krishna and Rukmani, rather than Rao Jodha’s campaigns.
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Q172. Which of the following ancient coins discovered in Rajasthan are considered the oldest numismatic evidence in the region, generally bearing only symbols and no written legends?
Explanation
Punch-marked coins, known as Ahat mudrayen, represent the oldest numismatic evidence in Rajasthan. These coins are characterized by symbols like the sun, mountains, and animals being punched onto the metal surface, usually silver or copper. They do not contain written legends or dates, reflecting a very early stage of monetary development associated with the Mahajanapada and Mauryan periods in Indian history.
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Q173. A significant hoard of ancient coins belonging to the Malava Janapada was discovered at which archaeological site?
Explanation
A massive hoard of coins belonging to the Malava Janapada was discovered at the archaeological site of Nagar in the Tonk district. These coins are notable for their small size and the presence of the legend Malavanam Jayah, celebrating the victory of the Malavas. This discovery provides crucial evidence for the political presence and economic activity of the Malava tribe in eastern Rajasthan.
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Q174. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Excavations at Bairath yielded a hoard of 36 silver coins, out of which 28 belong to Indo-Greek rulers. Reason (R): This numismatic evidence suggests that the region of Bairath was under the political influence or active trade network of Indo-Greek kings like Menander. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Excavations at Bairath yielded a significant hoard of thirty-six silver coins, of which twenty-eight were attributed to Indo-Greek rulers, including Menander. This large proportion of foreign coinage indicates that the Bairath region was either directly under Indo-Greek political control or deeply integrated into their active trade networks. Such numismatic evidence is essential for reconstructing the international connections of ancient Rajasthan.
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Q175. Consider the following statements regarding numismatic sources of ancient history: I. Sibi Janapada coins have been primarily found at Nagari (Madhyamika). II. Yaudheya coins are predominantly found in the northern parts of Rajasthan (Ganganagar-Hanumangarh). III. The discovery of Gupta gold coins at Bayana (Bharatpur) is the largest hoard of its kind in India. IV. Punch-marked coins were usually made of gold. V. Indo-Greek coins in Rajasthan often bear bilingual legends. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Numismatic sources reveal the diverse history of Rajasthan. Sibi coins were found at Nagari, and Yaudheya coins appear in the north. The Bayana hoard is the largest Gupta gold collection. Indo- Greek coins frequently feature bilingual legends. However, punch-marked coins were primarily made of silver or copper, not gold, making the statement regarding their golden composition historically inaccurate for that period.
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Q176. The ‘Bayana Hoard’ discovered in Bharatpur is historically famous for containing thousands of coins belonging to which ancient Indian dynasty?
Explanation
The Bayana Hoard, discovered in Bharatpur, is historically famous for being the largest collection of Gupta period gold coins ever found. It contains thousands of coins issued by various Gupta emperors, including Chandragupta II and Kumargupta I. This hoard is critical for studying the iconography, metallurgy, and the extent of the Gupta Empire’s economic influence over the Rajasthan region.
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Q177. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the coins of medieval Rajput states and their respective issuing states:
Explanation
The pair Gajshahi and Mewar is incorrect because Gajshahi coins were actually the primary currency issued by the Bikaner state. Mewar was known for different currencies, such as the Swaroopshahi and Chandori coins. On the other hand, Akhayshai coins were minted in Jaisalmer, Jharshahi in Jaipur, and Vijayashahi in Jodhpur, reflecting the independent monetary authority of each major princely state.
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Q178. Match List I with List II:
Coin Name
Princely State
A. Swaroopshahi
i. Dholpur
B. Dhabushahi
ii. Mewar
C. Tamancha Shahi
iii. Marwar
D. Jharshahi
iv. Jaipur
Choose the correct code:
Explanation
The Swaroopshahi coins were minted in Mewar, while Dhabushahi coins were prevalent in the Marwar region. Tamancha Shahi coins were characteristic of the Dholpur state, featuring a pistol symbol. Jharshahi coins were the primary currency of Jaipur, named after the six-branched tree (jhar) symbol found on them. These diverse coinages represent the sovereign rights and local identities of the Rajput states.
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Q179. ‘Madan Shahi’ coins were the primary currency of which erstwhile princely state?
Explanation
Madan Shahi coins were the official currency of the Jhalawar state, which was established as a separate entity from Kota in the nineteenth century. These coins are important numismatic markers for the relatively short history of Jhalawar as an independent princely state. They reflect the continuation of the tradition where each newly formed or sovereign state asserted its status through independent coinage.
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Q180. Which of the following princely states issued the ‘Rao Shahi’ coins?
Explanation
The Rao Shahi coins were issued by the princely state of Alwar. Minted during the reign of the Naruka rulers, these coins are part of the broader pattern of independent state currencies in Rajasthan. They provide insights into the economic sovereignty and the administrative history of Alwar, particularly during the transition period between the decline of the Mughals and the rise of British influence.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) I, II, and III
172
(c) Punch-marked coins (Ahat mudrayen).
173
(b) Nagar (Tonk)
174
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
175
(a) I, II, III, and V
176
(c) Guptas
177
(a) Gajshahi - Mewar
178
(d) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
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(b) Jhalawar
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(c) Alwar
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.
