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
Q421. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Gurjara-Pratiharas built several magnificent temples in the Maha-Maru style. Reason (R): Architecture flourished strictly to please the Arab invaders and secure peace treaties. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Gurjara-Pratiharas were prolific builders who developed the sophisticated Maha-Maru style of temple architecture, seen at sites like Osian. However, the reason provided is false; their architectural endeavors were not driven by a desire to please Arab invaders. On the contrary, they were fierce opponents of the Arabs, and their artistic achievements were expressions of their own cultural and religious vitality.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q422. The Paramara dynasty’s core territorial base in central India was historically known as:
Explanation
The Paramara dynasty was a major power in central India, with its core territory centered in the region of Malwa. They initially ruled as feudatories before asserting independence in the tenth century. Their famous capitals, Ujjain and later Dhar, became renowned centers of learning and culture. The fertile plains of Malwa provided the economic base that supported their extensive military and architectural activities.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q423. Consider the following statements regarding the Chahamanas of Shakambhari: I. Vasudeva is considered the founder of this dynasty around 551 CE. II. They originally ruled as feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharas. III. The construction of the Pushkar Lake is solely attributed to Arnoraja. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Chahamanas of Shakambhari were founded by Vasudeva in the mid-sixth century and initially served as Gurjara-Pratihara feudatories. While Arnoraja was a significant builder who constructed the Ana Sagar lake in Ajmer, the claim that he was solely responsible for the construction of Pushkar Lake is incorrect. Pushkar is an ancient sacred site with origins predating the historical Chahamana dynasty by many centuries.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q424. Prithviraj III belonged to which specific clan branch of the Chauhans?
Explanation
Prithviraj III, the most famous Chauhan ruler, belonged to the Shakambhari branch of the dynasty. This lineage established its power in the Sapadalaksha region, with its original capital at Shakambhari before moving to Ajmer. From this base, Prithviraj III expanded his empire to include Delhi, becoming the most prominent leader of the Rajput resistance against Turkic invasions in the late twelfth century.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q425. The Sisodiya branch of the Guhilas, which resurrected Mewar’s power after the sack of Chittor, was founded by:
Explanation
After the sack of Chittor by Alauddin Khalji in 1303 and the subsequent Tughlaq occupation, the Sisodiya branch of the Guhilas rose to power. Rana Hammir, from the village of Sisoda, successfully recaptured the fort of Chittor in the early fourteenth century. He took the title of "Rana" and established the Sisodia dynasty, which would rule Mewar with great distinction for centuries.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q426. Consider the following texts written during the reign of Rana Kumbha: I. Eklinga Mahatmya II. Rasik Priya III. Sangit Ratnakar IV. Sangit Mimamsa Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rana Kumbha was a prolific scholar whose court produced significant literary works. He authored Rasik Priya, a commentary on the Gitagovinda, and Sangit Mimamsa. The Eklinga Mahatmya, which details the history and religious significance of Mewar’s patron deity, was also written during his reign. However, Sangit Ratnakar is an older thirteenth-century work by Sarngadeva, though Kumbha wrote a commentary on it.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q427. The Rajput custom of ‘Saka’ involves which two distinct actions?
Explanation
The ritual of ‘Saka’ was a desperate and final act of Rajput resistance when facing certain defeat during a siege. It consisted of two parts: ‘Jauhar’, where women committed mass self-immolation to protect their honor, and ‘Kesariya’, where men donned saffron robes and rushed into the battlefield to fight until death. This tradition emphasized the Rajput values of honor over surrender or capture.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q428. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Rathore Rulers
Key Events/Associations
A. Rao Jodha
i. Accepted Mughal suzerainty
B. Rao Maldeo
ii. Founded Jodhpur
C. Chandrasen
iii. Built the fort of Pokaran
D. Mota Raja Udai Singh
iv. Known as the "Forgotten Hero of Marwar"
Explanation
The Rathore rulers of Marwar each left a distinct legacy. Rao Jodha founded the city of Jodhpur, while Rao Maldeo expanded the kingdom and built the fort at Pokaran. Rao Chandrasen is remembered as the "Forgotten Hero" for his resistance against Akbar. Finally, Mota Raja Udai Singh was the first in his line to accept Mughal suzerainty and enter a matrimonial alliance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q429. The military expedition to Kabul, where Man Singh I defeated the Roshaniyas, took place in the year:
Explanation
In 1585, Akbar dispatched a major military expedition to Kabul to suppress the rebellion of the Roshaniyas and stabilize the northwestern frontier. Man Singh I of Amber led this campaign with great success, defeating the local tribes and securing the region for the Mughal Empire. His victory in this difficult terrain further cemented his reputation as one of the empire’s greatest military commanders.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q430. The fortification known as Taragarh Fort in Bundi was built by which Hada ruler?
Explanation
The Taragarh Fort, also known as the Star Fort, is a massive fortification overlooking the city of Bundi. It was constructed in 1354 CE during the reign of Rao Bar Singh Hada. The fort is noted for its formidable walls, large water reservoirs, and its lack of Mughal architectural influence, representing a pure example of Rajput military architecture designed for strategic defense.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
421
(c) A is true but R is false.
422
(a) Malwa
423
(c) III only
424
(b) Shakambhari (Ajmer) Chauhans
425
(a) Rana Hammir
426
(b) I, II and IV
427
(d) Jauhar by women and Kesariya by men
428
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
429
(c) 1585 CE
430
(d) Rao Bar Singh
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.
