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
Q531. Read the following statements and select the correct option. Statement I: The Battle of Sarangpur (1437) was fought between Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa. Statement II: Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh to commemorate his victory in this battle.
Explanation
The Battle of Sarangpur in 1437 was a major military engagement where Rana Kumbha defeated the forces of Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa. To celebrate this significant victory and demonstrate the power of Mewar, Rana Kumbha commissioned the construction of the Vijay Stambha, or Tower of Victory, at Chittorgarh. This architectural masterpiece remains a symbol of Rajput military prowess and artistic excellence.
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Q532. Consider the following statements regarding the aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa: I. The Rajput confederacy completely disintegrated. II. Rana Sanga was poisoned by his own nobles who opposed resuming the war against Babur. III. Babur assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’. IV. The Mughal empire established unquestioned dominance over Northern India. V. Mewar immediately accepted Mughal suzerainty. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
After the Battle of Khanwa, the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga disintegrated as a major political force. Babur consolidated his power and assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’ to mark his victory over the non-Muslim coalition. While Mewar did not immediately submit to the Mughals, the death of Rana Sanga shortly after the battle removed the most significant internal threat to Babur.
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Q533. Find the odd one out among the following Rajput states that accepted Akbar’s suzerainty at the Nagaur Darbar in 1570:
Explanation
In 1570, Akbar held a grand darbar at Nagaur to assert his suzerainty over the Rajput states.
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Q534. What was the primary reason Maharana Pratap was compelled to leave the battlefield of Haldighati?
Explanation
During the height of the Battle of Haldighati, Maharana Pratap was surrounded by Mughal troops and faced imminent danger. His loyal noble commanders, recognizing that his survival was essential for the continuation of the struggle for Mewar’s independence, urged him to leave the field. Following their advice, Pratap retreated into the hills, allowing him to live and continue his resistance through guerrilla warfare.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q535. Match List I: (Place related to Maharana Pratap) with List II: (Significance) and select the correct answer.
Place related to Maharana Pratap
Significance
A. Gogunda
i. Site of his coronation
B. Dewair
ii. The "Marathon of Mewar"
C. Chawand
iii. His final capital where he died
D. Kumbhalgarh
iv. Birthplace of Maharana Pratap
Explanation
Maharana Pratap’s life is marked by several significant locations in Mewar. Gogunda was the site of his coronation, while Kumbhalgarh was his birthplace. The Battle of Dewair is often called the "Marathon of Mewar" due to his successful resurgence against the Mughals. Finally, Chawand served as his last capital and the place where he passed away in 1597, never having surrendered.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q536. Which of the following statements about Mirza Raja Jai Singh’s service to the Mughals is incorrect?
Explanation
Mirza Raja Jai Singh was a premier general who served the Mughal Empire with great distinction under Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. His most famous achievement was the successful campaign against Shivaji, leading to the Treaty of Purandar. Unlike some other Rajput nobles, he remained a loyal servant of the crown and never rebelled against Aurangzeb, eventually dying while on imperial duty.
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Q537. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar provided shelter to Ajit Singh of Marwar. Reason (R): Raj Singh wanted to forge a united Rajput alliance against the religious bigotry and expansionist policies of Aurangzeb.
Explanation
Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar provided refuge to the infant Ajit Singh of Marwar as part of a strategic and moral defiance of Aurangzeb. He aimed to unite the Rajput states against the Emperor’s increasingly intolerant policies, such as the destruction of temples and the imposition of Jizya. This alliance between Mewar and Marwar formed a significant front against Mughal imperial overreach.
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Q538. Consider the following statements about the Battle of Rajmahal (1747): I. It was fought between Ishwari Singh and Madho Singh for the throne of Jaipur. II. Madho Singh was supported by a coalition including Mewar, Kota, and the Marathas. III. Ishwari Singh lost the battle and was killed in action. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Battle of Rajmahal in 1747 was a succession conflict between the sons of Sawai Jai Singh, Ishwari Singh and Madho Singh. Madho Singh was supported by a large coalition that included the Marathas and the Maharana of Mewar. Despite this formidable opposition, Ishwari Singh emerged victorious in this particular engagement, though the succession struggle and Maratha interference continued to plague Jaipur.
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Q539. Which Rajput state was the first to conclude a comprehensive Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British in 1817?
Explanation
Karauli was the first Rajput state to enter into a comprehensive Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British in November 1817. This marked the beginning of a new era where Rajput states traded their external sovereignty for British protection. Following Karauli, other states like Kota and Jodhpur signed similar treaties, leading to the establishment of British paramountcy over almost all of Rajputana by 1818.
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Q540. The Gurjara-Pratiharas are often described by medieval Arab historians as the greatest barrier to Islamic expansion. Which Arab traveler’s account explicitly notes the strength of the Pratihara cavalry and their hostility towards the Arabs?
Explanation
Sulaiman, a ninth-century Arab traveler, provided valuable insights into the strength of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire. He noted that the Pratihara ruler possessed a magnificent cavalry and was the greatest enemy of the Arab forces in Sindh. His accounts highlight the effectiveness of the Pratihara military in preventing the eastward expansion of the Caliphate into the heartland of the Indian subcontinent.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
531
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
532
(a) I, II, III and IV only
533
(b) Mewar
534
(d) His nobles urged him to retreat when he was surrounded.
535
(a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
536
(c) He rebelled against Aurangzeb and declared the independence of Amber.
537
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
538
(a) I and II only
539
(b) Karauli
540
(c) Sulaiman
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.
