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 · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q411. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Guhila Rulers
Key Events
A. Rawal Ratan Singh
i. Discovery of silver mines at Jawar
B. Rana Hammir
ii. Re-capture of Chittor from the Tughlaqs
C. Rana Lakha
iii. First Saka of Chittor (1303)
D. Rana Mokal
iv. Assassinated by Chacha and Mera
Explanation
The Guhila rulers are associated with several key historical events. Rawal Ratan Singh witnessed the first sack of Chittor in 1303. Rana Hammir later recaptured the fort from the Tughlaqs. Under Rana Lakha, silver mines were discovered at Jawar, boosting the economy. Finally, Rana Mokal was assassinated by the brothers Chacha and Mera, leading to a period of internal instability.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q412. The treaty of Champaner (1456 CE) was signed between the Sultans of Malwa and Gujarat to defeat which Rajput ruler?
Explanation
The Treaty of Champaner was signed in 1456 between Mahmud Khalji of Malwa and Qutbuddin Ahmad Shah of Gujarat. This alliance was specifically formed to defeat and partition the kingdom of Rana Kumbha of Mewar, who had become a major regional threat. Despite their combined military efforts, Rana Kumbha successfully defended his territories and maintained the independence of the Mewar state.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q413. The Battle of Khanwa, a defining conflict for Rana Sanga, took place in which year?
Explanation
The Battle of Khanwa took place on March 17, 1527. It was a decisive conflict between the Mughal Emperor Babur and a massive Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga of Mewar. Babur’s victory, achieved through the use of superior artillery and tactical formations, effectively ended the Rajput attempt to re-establish a Hindu empire in North India and consolidated Mughal rule.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q414. The Rathore ruler of Bikaner who accepted Akbar’s suzerainty at the Nagaur Darbar in 1570 CE was:
Explanation
In 1570, Emperor Akbar held a grand assembly at Nagaur to consolidate his authority over the Rajput states. Rao Kalyanmal, the Rathore ruler of Bikaner, was among the prominent chiefs who attended and voluntarily accepted Mughal suzerainty. This alliance was further strengthened by a matrimonial link, establishing a long-term cooperative relationship between the house of Bikaner and the Mughal Empire.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q415. Man Singh I was appointed as the mansabdar of what rank (Zat) by Akbar, making it the highest rank given to a Rajput noble?
Explanation
Man Singh I of Amber reached the pinnacle of the Mughal administrative hierarchy during the reign of Akbar. He was granted a mansab rank of 7000 Zat, which was the highest rank ever given to a non-royal and a Rajput noble. This exceptional honor reflected his immense military contributions, administrative loyalty, and his status as one of the Emperor’s "Nine Jewels".
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q416. The Hada rulers of Kota were associated with the development of the Kota school of painting. Which theme prominently distinguishes this school?
Explanation
The Kota school of painting is a distinct branch of the Hadoti style, reaching its peak in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is most famous for its detailed and dynamic depictions of hunting scenes, known as "Shikar". Unlike other schools that focused on religious or courtly themes, Kota artists excelled in capturing the movement of animals and the dense forest landscape.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q417. The famous "Hawa Mahal" in Jaipur was built in 1799 CE by which Kachwaha ruler?
Explanation
The Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds," was built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur. Designed by Lal Chand Usta, this five-story structure features nearly 953 small windows known as jharokhas. It was primarily constructed to allow the royal women to observe daily street life and processions in the city below without being seen themselves, following the purdah tradition.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q418. The architectural marvel "Kirti Stambha" (Tower of Fame) at Chittorgarh is dedicated to:
Explanation
The Kirti Stambha, or "Tower of Fame," is a seven-story monument located within the Chittorgarh Fort. It was built in the twelfth century by a wealthy Jain merchant named Jijak Bagherwal. The tower is dedicated to Adinatha, the first Jain Tirthankara, also known as Rishabhanatha. It is a significant example of Jain architecture and is adorned with numerous figures of Jain deities.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q419. The Hurda Sammelan of 1734 CE was convened primarily to:
Explanation
The Hurda Sammelan was a conference of Rajput rulers convened in 1734 at Hurda, Bhilwara. Initiated by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur and Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar, its primary goal was to forge a united front against the increasing and destructive Maratha raids in Rajasthan. Although a joint military plan was formulated, it ultimately failed due to internal jealousies.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q420. The concept of "Rajputra" as a distinct martial community rather than merely meaning "son of a king" became socially codified primarily during which period?
Explanation
The term "Rajputra" evolved from meaning "son of a king" to identifying a specific social and martial group during the post-Harsha period. Between the seventh and twelfth centuries, various clans consolidated their power across North India, developing a shared code of conduct and genealogical traditions. This era saw the emergence of the Rajputs as the dominant political and military elite of the region.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
411
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
412
(c) Rana Kumbha
413
(b) 1527 CE
414
(d) Rao Kalyanmal
415
(d) 7000
416
(c) Hunting scenes (Shikar)
417
(a) Sawai Pratap Singh
418
(d) Adinatha (Rishabhanatha)
419
(b) Prevent Maratha incursions into Rajasthan
420
(c) Post-Harsha period (7th-12th Century CE)
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.
