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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Q551. Match List I: (Mughal Emperor) with List II: (Rajput Ruler who served as a prominent general/ally) and select the correct answer.
Mughal Emperor
Rajput Ruler who served as a prominent general/ally
A. Akbar
i. Mirza Raja Jai Singh (early campaigns)
B. Shah Jahan
ii. Raja Man Singh
C. Aurangzeb
iii. Maharaja Jaswant Singh (initial part of reign)
D. Jahangir
iv. Raja Sur Singh of Marwar
Explanation
Rajput rulers played vital roles as generals and allies under different Mughal emperors.
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Q552. Read the following statements and select the correct option. Statement I: Upon the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, Aurangzeb immediately recognized his infant son Ajit Singh as the legitimate ruler of Marwar. Statement II: Aurangzeb brought Marwar under ‘Khalisa’ (direct crown land) administration, triggering the Rathore rebellion.
Explanation
Following the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in 1678, Aurangzeb refused to recognize his infant son Ajit Singh as the ruler of Marwar. Instead, he placed the state under ‘Khalisa’ administration, meaning it was directly controlled by the Mughal crown. This provocative move was a primary cause of the long-standing Rathore rebellion, as the local nobility fought to restore their dynasty.
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Q553. Which of the following Rajput states was NOT represented at the Hurda Conference of 1734?
Explanation
The Hurda Conference of 1734 saw the participation of several major Rajput states, including Mewar, Jaipur, and Jodhpur, who sought to unite against Maratha expansion. However, the desert kingdom of Jaisalmer was not represented at this gathering. The absence of certain states and the internal rivalries among the participants eventually hampered the conference’s goal of creating a truly effective and unified front.
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Q554. Consider the following features of the Subsidiary Alliances signed by the Rajput states with the British: I. The British promised to protect the states from external enemies. II. The rulers were allowed to independently negotiate with other foreign powers. III. The states had to pay tribute (khiraj) to the British. IV. A British political agent was stationed at the Rajput courts. V. Internal autonomy of the rulers was theoretically guaranteed. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Subsidiary Alliances signed between the British and Rajput states typically included several key features. The British provided external protection and a guarantee of internal autonomy, while the states agreed to pay an annual tribute. A British political agent was stationed at each court to oversee relations. Rulers were prohibited from entering into independent negotiations with other foreign powers, effectively surrendering their external sovereignty.
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Q555. Consider the following statements regarding Bappa Rawal of Mewar: I. He is considered the real founder of the Guhila state of Mewar. II. He captured Chittor from the Mauryas (Moris). III. He successfully repelled Arab invasions. IV. He issued gold coins bearing Shaivite symbols. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Bappa Rawal is historically recognized as the true founder of the Guhila state in Mewar. He is credited with capturing the strategic fort of Chittor from the Mauryas and successfully repelling early Arab invasions into the region. His religious devotion is reflected in the gold coins he issued, which featured Shaivite symbols, underscoring the long-standing connection between the Mewar dynasty and Shaivism.
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Q556. Which Rajput ruler is credited with defeating the Ghaznavid army near Ajmer and subsequently constructing the Anasagar Lake to cleanse the land of their blood?
Explanation
Arnoraja, the Chauhan ruler of Ajmer, is celebrated for his military victory over a Ghaznavid army in the early twelfth century. To commemorate this event and to purify the site where the battle occurred, he commissioned the construction of the Anasagar Lake. This architectural landmark in modern-day Ajmer stands as a testament to his success in defending the kingdom against foreign incursions.
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Q557. Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the geopolitical situation in Northern India just before the First Battle of Tarain?
Explanation
Prior to the First Battle of Tarain, the geopolitical landscape was tense as the Ghurid and Chauhan empires shared a volatile border in the Punjab region. Muhammad Ghori’s expansion into the Indian subcontinent directly threatened the territories of Prithviraj Chauhan. This proximity made conflict inevitable, as both powers sought to assert their dominance over the strategic gateways leading into the heart of North India.
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Q558. Which of the following details regarding the Second Battle of Tarain is historically incorrect?
Explanation
Historical accounts confirm that the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 resulted in a catastrophic defeat for the Chauhans. Contrary to some myths, Prithviraj Chauhan was captured and executed shortly after the battle, and his imperial power was permanently destroyed. The Ghurid victory ended the era of Chauhan dominance and paved the way for the establishment of the first Islamic sultanate in Delhi.
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Q559. Identify the correctly matched pair regarding Rajput resistance against the Delhi Sultanate:
Explanation
Hammir Deva Chauhan was the legendary ruler of Ranthambore who led a heroic resistance against the forces of Alauddin Khilji. His refusal to surrender Mongol refugees led to a famous siege that ended in 1301. Hammir Deva is remembered in Rajput history for his unwavering commitment to his word and his brave defense, which ultimately ended in the first recorded Jauhar at Ranthambore.
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Q560. All of the following were military achievements of Rana Hammir EXCEPT:
Explanation
Rana Hammir is celebrated for reclaiming Chittorgarh from the Delhi Sultanate and defeating the forces of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
552
(b) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
553
(a) Jaisalmer
554
(a) I, III, IV and V only
555
(c) None of the above
556
(c) Arnoraja
557
(d) The Ghurid and Chauhan empires shared a volatile Punjab border.
558
(a) Prithviraj Chauhan managed to retreat successfully and ruled Ajmer for another two decades.
559
(b) Ranthambore - Hammir Deva Chauhan
560
(b) Establishing permanent rule over the Malwa region.
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.
