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
Q521. Match List I: (Rajput Noble) with List II: (Highest Mansab granted by a Mughal Emperor) and select the correct answer.
Rajput Noble
Highest Mansab granted by a Mughal Emperor
A. Raja Man Singh of Amber
i. 7000 zat and 7000 sawar
B. Mirza Raja Jai Singh
ii. Granted title of ‘Sawai’
C. Maharaja Jaswant Singh
iii. Commander of Mughal forces in the Deccan against Shivaji
D. Sawai Jai Singh
iv. Appointed Governor of Kabul, Malwa, and Gujarat at different times
Explanation
Rajput nobles held significant positions in the Mughal Mansabdari system. Raja Man Singh was granted a high rank of 7000, reflecting his close ties with Akbar. Mirza Raja Jai Singh served as a premier general in the Deccan, while Maharaja Jaswant Singh held various governorships. Sawai Jai Singh was later distinguished by the title ‘Sawai’ and served prominently during the late Mughal period.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q522. Consider the following statements regarding Durgadas Rathore: I. He successfully protected infant Ajit Singh from Aurangzeb’s captivity. II. He forged an alliance with Mewar’s Maharana Raj Singh against the Mughals. III. He rebelled against Maharaja Ajit Singh and joined the Mughal court eventually. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Durgadas Rathore is legendary for his commitment to the independence of Marwar. He successfully protected the young Ajit Singh from Aurangzeb’s attempts to capture him in Delhi and forged a strategic alliance with Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar. His life was dedicated to resisting Mughal authority, and he never joined the Mughal court, remaining a symbol of Rathore defiance and loyalty.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q523. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In the mid-18th century, Maratha interference in the internal politics of Rajputana increased significantly. Reason (R): Rajput states were frequently engaging in succession disputes and actively invited Maratha generals for military assistance against their rivals.
Explanation
During the mid-eighteenth century, the internal stability of Rajput states crumbled due to frequent succession disputes. Rival claimants often invited Maratha generals to provide military support in exchange for large sums of money or territory. This opportunistic behavior allowed the Marathas to establish a dominant influence in Rajputana, leading to heavy financial drains and increased political interference across the various princely states.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q524. Which of the following was the most direct negative consequence of the Subsidiary Alliances (1817-1818) on the internal dynamics of the Rajput states?
Explanation
The Subsidiary Alliances with the British led to the breakdown of traditional feudal structures within Rajput states. Rulers, now protected by British military power, no longer depended on the loyalty and military support of their feudal nobles. This shifted the internal balance of power, often leading to autocracy by the rulers and resentment among the nobility, ultimately weakening the indigenous political system.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q525. The famous "Battle of Rajasthan" in 738 AD, which halted the Arab expansion, was fought between the Arab forces and a confederacy primarily led by:
Explanation
The Battle of Rajasthan in 738 AD was a critical conflict where a confederacy of Indian rulers halted the eastward expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate. This alliance was primarily led by Bappa Rawal of Mewar and Nagabhata I of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty. Their combined forces decisively defeated the Arab armies, securing the Indian frontiers from further major Islamic incursions for several centuries.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q526. Which of the following statements about Ghaznavid incursions into Rajasthan is correct?
Explanation
During his campaign to sack the Somnath temple in 1025 AD, Mahmud Ghaznavi chose a route that took his army through the difficult Thar desert of Rajasthan. This move was intended to bypass major resistance and strike the target quickly. Although his raids were highly destructive and caused widespread panic, they did not result in the establishment of permanent Ghaznavid political rule.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q527. Match List I: (Contemporaries of Prithviraj Chauhan) with List II: (Their Kingdom) and select the correct answer.
Contemporaries of Prithviraj Chauhan
Their Kingdom
A. Jai Chandra
i. Chalukyas of Gujarat
B. Paramardi Deva
ii. Gahadavalas of Kannauj
C. Bhima II
iii. Chandelas of Jejakabhukti
D. Muhammad Ghori
iv. Ghurid Empire
Explanation
Prithviraj Chauhan’s era was marked by complex regional rivalries in North India. Jai Chandra ruled the Gahadavala kingdom of Kannauj, while Paramardi Deva led the Chandelas of Jejakabhukti. Bhima II was the Chalukya ruler of Gujarat, and Muhammad Ghori commanded the expanding Ghurid Empire. These rulers were often at odds with each other, which prevented a unified defense against the Turkish invasions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q528. Consider the following statements about Govind Rai during the battles of Tarain: I. He was the Tomar ruler of Delhi and a vassal of Prithviraj Chauhan. II. In the First Battle of Tarain, he wounded Muhammad Ghori with a spear. III. In the Second Battle of Tarain, he was killed in action. IV. He successfully escaped to Gujarat after the Chauhan defeat. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Govind Rai was the Tomar ruler of Delhi and a key vassal who fought alongside Prithviraj Chauhan. In the First Battle of Tarain, he famously wounded Muhammad Ghori with a spear, nearly killing him. However, in the Second Battle of Tarain, Govind Rai was killed during the intense fighting. Historical records do not support the claim that he escaped to Gujarat after the defeat.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q529. Consider the following conquests made by Alauddin Khilji in Rajasthan: I. Conquest of Chittor II. Conquest of Jalore III. Conquest of Ranthambore IV. Conquest of Siwana Arrange them in chronological order.
Explanation
Alauddin Khilji’s expansion into Rajasthan followed a specific chronological order of conquests. He first captured Ranthambore in 1301 after a prolonged siege. This was followed by the conquest of Chittor in 1303. Later, his forces took the fort of Siwana in 1308 and finally conquered Jalore in 1311. These victories systematically removed major Rajput obstacles to his dominance over the Western trade routes.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q530. At the Battle of Singoli, Rana Hammir decisively defeated the army of which Delhi Sultan?
Explanation
At the Battle of Singoli, Rana Hammir of Mewar faced the forces of the Delhi Sultanate led by Muhammad bin Tughlaq. Hammir’s military skill resulted in a decisive victory, during which the Sultan was reportedly taken prisoner and later released after ceding several territories. This victory was crucial in re-establishing Mewar’s independence and confirming Hammir’s status as a powerful sovereign ruler in Rajasthan.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
521
(a) A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
522
(a) I and II only
523
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
524
(c) The breakdown of traditional feudal checks and balances.
525
(d) Bappa Rawal and Nagabhata I
526
(a) He passed through the Thar desert during the sack of Somnath.
527
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
528
(b) IV only
529
(a) III, I, IV, II
530
(c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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.
