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
Q191. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The colonial records and gazetteers compiled by British officers are indispensable for studying the 19th-century history of Rajasthan. Reason (R): They provide systematic demographic, economic, and administrative data which was rarely recorded in traditional bardic literature. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
British colonial records and gazetteers are essential for studying nineteenth-century Rajasthan because they provide systematic data that traditional bardic literature often omitted. While bards focused on heroic deeds and royal genealogies, the British compiled detailed statistics on population, trade, land revenue, and administrative structures. This makes their records indispensable for understanding the socio-economic transitions occurring during the era of subsidiary alliances.
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Q192. Col. James Tod authored another important book which was published posthumously by his wife in 1839. What is its title?
Explanation
After his return to England, Colonel James Tod worked on his second major book, Travels in Western India. This work was published posthumously in 1839 by his wife. It contains detailed observations on his journeys through Gujarat and Rajasthan, focusing on cultural practices, religious sites, and the social life of the people, complementing his earlier historical research with personal travel narratives.
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Q193. Which of the following Rajput rulers is known to have systematically organized the archival records of his state under the ‘Mahakma Khas’?
Explanation
Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner was a visionary ruler who significantly modernized the administration of his state. One of his key reforms was the systematic organization of state archives under the Mahakma Khas. This effort ensured that official records, historical documents, and administrative papers were properly preserved and categorized, making Bikaner one of the most organized states in terms of historical documentation in Rajasthan.
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Q194. Consider the following statements regarding historical sources: Statement I: The ‘Pattas’ issued by Rajput rulers were official documents recognizing land grants or jagirs given to nobles. Statement II: A ‘Parwana’ was an order issued by a subordinate official to a king. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
In the Rajput administrative system, a Patta was indeed an official document recognizing land grants or jagirs given by the ruler to nobles or institutions. However, a Parwana was not an order from a subordinate to a king. Instead, it was an official order issued by a superior official or the ruler to a subordinate, directing them to carry out specific administrative tasks.
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Q195. The historical text ‘Nainsi ri Khyat’ was written during the reign of which ruler?
Explanation
Muhnot Nainsi wrote his famous Khyat during the seventeenth century while serving as a minister in the court of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I of Jodhpur. This period was a significant era for Marwar, and Nainsi’s work reflects the state’s administrative complexity and political relationships. His position allowed him access to extensive records, which he used to compile his detailed and comprehensive historical chronicle.
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Q196. Which ancient numismatic source indicates that the region of Nagari (Chittorgarh) was under the control of a specific Janapada?
Explanation
Numismatic evidence found at Nagari, located near Chittorgarh, reveals that the region was the center of the Sibi Janapada. The coins discovered there bear the legend Majhamikaya Sibi Janapadasa, indicating that the ancient name of the town was Madhyamika. This discovery is crucial for locating the historical territory of the Sibi tribe and understanding the early political geography of southern Rajasthan.
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Q197. Consider the following statements concerning archaeological excavations in Rajasthan: I. Bagor is situated on the Kothari river and is a prime Mesolithic site. II. Oziyana is a Chalcolithic site located in Bhilwara. III. Sunari in Jhunjhunu yielded evidence of ancient iron smelting. IV. Kurada in Nagaur is known as the ‘storehouse of copper tools’. V. Noh in Bharatpur has yielded Painted Grey Ware (PGW) pottery. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Archaeological excavations across Rajasthan have revealed a rich prehistoric past. Bagor is a key Mesolithic site, while Ojhiyana and Kurada represent significant Chalcolithic settlements. Sunari is known for its early iron smelting furnaces, and Noh has yielded vital evidence of Painted Grey Ware culture. Collectively, these sites provide a comprehensive timeline of human technological and social development in the region from stone to iron ages.
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Q198. Which of the following sites is NOT correctly matched with its dominant archaeological culture?
Explanation
The matching of Bairath with Paleolithic culture is incorrect. While Bairath is an ancient site, it is primarily famous for its Mauryan remains, Buddhist circular temple, and early historic artifacts. Paleolithic sites are characterized by much older stone tools. In contrast, Kalibangan is correctly linked to Harappan culture, Ahar to Chalcolithic culture, and Bagor to the Mesolithic period, accurately reflecting their archaeological significance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q199. Match List I with List II:
Text
Author
A. Hammir Rasau
i. Dalpat Vijay
B. Khuman Raso
ii. Narpati Nalh
C. Bisaldev Raso
iii. Girdhar Aasiya
D. Sagat Raso
iv. Jodhraaj
Choose the correct code:
Explanation
Jodhraaj authored Hammir Rasau, while Dalpat Vijay is the poet behind Khuman Raso. Bisaldev Raso was composed by Narpati Nalh, focusing on the life of the Chauhan king Vigraharaja IV. Sagat Raso was written by Girdhar Aasiya. These medieval texts are important for understanding the heroic traditions and the historical narratives of the various Rajput dynasties through epic poetry and chronicles.
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Q200. Consider the following ancient inscriptions: I. Barli Inscription II. Ghosundi Inscription III. Mandasor Inscription IV. Bijolia Inscription Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of their issuing dates?
Explanation
Placing these inscriptions in chronological order starts with the Barli Inscription from the pre-Christian era. The Ghosundi Inscription follows in the second century BC. The Mandasor Inscription dates to the mid-fifth century AD during the Gupta period, and the Bijolia Inscription is from 1170 AD. This sequence illustrates the long-standing epigraphic tradition in Rajasthan spanning over a millennium of historical record-keeping.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
192
(c) Travels in Western India
193
(a) Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner
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(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
195
(b) Maharaja Jaswant Singh I
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(c) Sibi Janapada coins
197
(a) I, II, III, IV, and V
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(a) Bairath - Paleolithic Culture
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(b) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
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(a) I, II, III, IV
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.
