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 · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q491. Consider the following statements regarding the cooperation of Amber and Marwar with the Mughals: I. Raja Bharmal of Amber was the first Rajput ruler to enter into a matrimonial alliance with Akbar. II. Mirza Raja Jai Singh served as a key military commander under Aurangzeb against Shivaji. III. Maharaja Jaswant Singh of Marwar consistently supported Aurangzeb during the Mughal war of succession. IV. The Kachwahas of Amber were granted high mansabs in the Mughal court. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
While several Rajput states cooperated with the Mughals, Maharaja Jaswant Singh of Marwar had a complex relationship with the imperial throne. During the war of succession, he initially supported Dara Shikoh against Aurangzeb at the Battle of Dharmat. This inconsistent support highlights the political friction between the Rathores and Aurangzeb, unlike the more stable alliances maintained by the Amber rulers.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q492. Read the following statements and select the correct option. Statement I: Aurangzeb’s imposition of the Jizya tax in 1679 was peacefully accepted by all Rajput states. Statement II: Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar strongly protested against the reimposition of Jizya by writing a letter to Aurangzeb.
Explanation
The imposition of the Jizya tax by Aurangzeb in 1679 was met with significant resistance from various Rajput rulers. Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar notably sent a strongly worded letter of protest, arguing that the tax was discriminatory and contrary to the principles of fair governance. This act of defiance signaled a major breakdown in the long-standing Mughal-Rajput political cooperation.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q493. Match List I: (Rajput Ruler) with List II: (Role/ Event during Maratha Incursions) and select the correct answer.
Rajput Ruler
Role/Event during Maratha Incursions
A. Sawai Jai Singh
i. Chaired the Hurda Conference
B. Ishwari Singh
ii. Defeated by Marathas and committed suicide
C. Madho Singh I
iii. Initiator of the Hurda Conference
D. Jagat Singh II
iv. Massacred Marathas in Jaipur city
Explanation
Sawai Jai Singh initiated the Hurda Conference in 1734 to unite Rajputs against Marathas, though Jagat Singh II eventually chaired the meeting. Ishwari Singh’s reign was marked by severe Maratha pressure, eventually leading him to commit suicide. Madho Singh I retaliated against Maratha interference by ordering a massacre in Jaipur, reflecting the violent nature of eighteenth-century politics in the northern region.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q494. Which of the following Rajput states was the last to sign the Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British East India Company in 1823?
Explanation
The state of Sirohi was the final major Rajput principality to sign a Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British East India Company in 1823. Most other states, including Mewar and Jodhpur, had already entered into these agreements by 1818. Disputes regarding Sirohi’s sovereign status and claims of suzerainty by Jodhpur delayed the finalization of its treaty with the British.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q495. Identify the incorrect pair regarding early resistance to Arab invasions:
Explanation
Early resistance to Arab expansion involved various dynasties across Western India. Bappa Rawal of Mewar and Nagabhata I of the Gurjara- Pratiharas were key leaders who pushed back Islamic forces. However, Dadda III was not a Rathore ruler of Bikaner but belonged to the Gurjara dynasty of Broach. This mismatch highlights the distinct regional powers involved in early defensive battles.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q496. Read the following statements and select the correct option. Statement I: Mahmud Ghaznavi’s primary objective in attacking Indian territories, including passing through Rajasthan, was territorial annexation. Statement II: The sack of Somnath in 1025 AD by Mahmud Ghaznavi created widespread devastation but did not result in permanent Ghaznavid rule in Rajputana.
Explanation
Mahmud Ghaznavi’s invasions into India were primarily motivated by the desire to plunder wealth rather than territorial annexation. His sack of the Somnath temple in 1025 AD caused immense destruction as he passed through the desert regions of Rajasthan. While these raids were devastating, they did not lead to the establishment of permanent Ghaznavid administrative rule in the Rajputana region.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q497. Select the correct chronological sequence of the following battles fought during the 12th century:
Explanation
The late twelfth century witnessed several critical battles that shaped Indian history. The First Battle of Tarain in 1191 resulted in a Rajput victory. This was followed by the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, where the Ghurid forces defeated Prithviraj Chauhan. Finally, the Battle of Chandawar in 1194 saw the defeat of Jai Chandra, consolidating Turkish power in North India.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q498. The tactical advantage that allowed Muhammad Ghori to defeat Prithviraj Chauhan in the Second Battle of Tarain was primarily his use of:
Explanation
At the Second Battle of Tarain, Muhammad Ghori employed light cavalry and the tactic of feigned retreats to disrupt the Rajput battle lines. By pretending to flee, his troops lured the Rajput forces into a disorganized pursuit. Once the Rajput formation was broken, the mobile Turkish archers encircled and exhausted them, proving the superiority of mobile tactics over traditional heavy formations.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q499. Consider the following statements about Alauddin Khilji’s campaigns in Rajasthan: I. He attacked Ranthambore because Hammir Deva sheltered Mongol rebels. II. The siege of Chittor took place in 1303. III. Jalore was ruled by Kanhad Dev Sonigara during Khilji’s invasion. IV. Siwana was captured and renamed Khairabad. V. Khizr Khan was appointed as the governor of Chittor after its conquest. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Alauddin Khilji’s campaigns in Rajasthan were comprehensive and strategic. He targeted Ranthambore due to the asylum granted to Mongol rebels and later captured Chittor in 1303. Jalore fell after the resistance of Kanhad Dev, and Siwana was renamed Khairabad following its conquest. These victories, including the appointment of Khizr Khan at Chittor, established short-term Sultanate dominance over the strategic Rajput forts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q500. Rana Hammir Singh of Mewar is praised with the title "Visham Ghati Panchanan" (a lion in difficult passes) in which of the following historical sources?
Explanation
The Kumbhalgarh Prashasti is a significant historical inscription that provides detailed information about the rulers of Mewar. It specifically honors Rana Hammir with the title "Visham Ghati Panchanan," comparing his bravery in difficult mountain passes to that of a lion. This source highlights his military resilience and his role in restoring the prestige of the Guhila dynasty after a period of crisis.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
491
(b) III only
492
(b) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
493
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i
494
(a) Sirohi
495
(b) Dadda III - Rathore ruler of Bikaner
496
(b) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
497
(a) First Battle of Tarain, Second Battle of Tarain, Battle of Chandawar
498
(c) Light cavalry using feigned retreats.
499
(d) I, II, III, IV and V
500
(c) Kumbhalgarh Prashasti
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.
