Q631. In the context of the revenue system in medieval Rajasthan, the term ‘Lag-bag’ refers to:
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Q632. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Chanwari’ (or Chawar) tax:
I. It was a tax levied on the occasion of a daughter’s marriage in the peasant’s family.
II. It was widely resented and became a major cause of peasant dissatisfaction in regions like Bijolia.
III. It was an export duty levied on agricultural tools.
Which of the above combination of statements is/are correct?
I. It was a tax levied on the occasion of a daughter’s marriage in the peasant’s family.
II. It was widely resented and became a major cause of peasant dissatisfaction in regions like Bijolia.
III. It was an export duty levied on agricultural tools.
Which of the above combination of statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Chanwari tax was a specific cess collected whenever a peasant’s daughter was married. It was highly symbolic of the oppressive taxation system and became a major flashpoint for peasant movements, most notably in the Bijolia region. This tax was viewed as a direct interference in the personal lives of the subjects and was deeply resented by the farming communities.
Q633. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: ‘Khad-Lakad’ was a cess collected from villagers to provide wood and fodder for the state officials or the ruler’s camp when they visited the area.
Statement II: Such cesses were always adjusted against the primary land revenue demand and never posed an extra burden on the peasants.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: ‘Khad-Lakad’ was a cess collected from villagers to provide wood and fodder for the state officials or the ruler’s camp when they visited the area.
Statement II: Such cesses were always adjusted against the primary land revenue demand and never posed an extra burden on the peasants.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Khad-Lakad was a customary cess where villagers were forced to provide fodder and wood for state officials or the ruler’s camp during their travels. These cesses were not adjusted against the main land revenue; instead, they were an additional burden on the peasants. Such demands were often unpredictable and added significantly to the overall economic hardship faced by rural communities.
Q634. Which event is generally considered the first instance of open Maratha interference in the internal political affairs of a Rajput state during the 18th century?
Explanation
The internal political affairs of Rajput states saw direct Maratha involvement following the dispute over the Bundi throne. Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur had deposed Budh Singh, installing Dalel Singh instead. Consequently, Budh Singh’s queen, Pratap Kunwari, sought Maratha assistance. This event marked the beginning of Maratha intervention in the region and shifted the political landscape during the eighteenth century.
Q635. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The decline of Mughal authority in the 18th century led to severe political instability in Rajputana.
Reason (R): Rajput states formed a permanent and successful confederacy to replace the Mughal paramountcy.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The decline of Mughal authority in the 18th century led to severe political instability in Rajputana.
Reason (R): Rajput states formed a permanent and successful confederacy to replace the Mughal paramountcy.
Explanation
The decline of Mughal authority during the eighteenth century indeed created a power vacuum, resulting in political instability across Rajputana. While Rajput states attempted various alliances to manage the shifting power dynamics, they never successfully formed a permanent or unified confederacy to replace Mughal paramountcy. Internal rivalries and mutual distrust consistently hampered collective efforts, leaving the region vulnerable to external forces.
Q636. Identify the correct statement regarding the Hurda Conference held on July 17, 1734.
Explanation
Rajput rulers convened the Hurda Conference in July 1734 to address the rising threat of Maratha expansion. Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar presided over this meeting, which aimed to establish a unified front. Rulers agreed to coordinate military actions after the monsoon season, although the agreement ultimately failed due to internal differences, mutual distrust, and lack of decisive action.
Q637. Match the Rajput rulers in List I with their respective states in List II during the 18th-century political realignments:
| Rajput Ruler | State |
|---|---|
| A. Sawai Jai Singh | i. Mewar |
| B. Jagat Singh II | ii. Jaipur |
| C. Abhai Singh | iii. Bundi |
| D. Umed Singh | iv. Marwar |
Explanation
During eighteenth-century political realignments, specific rulers were associated with their respective states in Rajputana. Sawai Jai Singh governed Jaipur, while Maharana Jagat Singh II led Mewar. Maharaja Abhai Singh ruled over Marwar, and Rao Raja Umed Singh was associated with the state of Bundi. These rulers were pivotal figures during various Maratha interventions and internal disputes that defined the era’s regional politics.
Q638. Which of the following was NOT a direct consequence of the decline of Mughal paramountcy for the states of Rajputana?
Explanation
The weakening of the Mughal Empire allowed Rajput rulers to assert independence, yet it also increased their vulnerability to Maratha and Pindari raids. While internal disputes regarding boundaries and successions became frequent, the Rajput states failed to establish a unified empire. Instead, the period was characterized by political fragmentation and intense rivalries between different principalities, rather than a collective north Indian empire.
Q639. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajput response to the declining Mughal authority:
I. They attempted to expand their territories at the expense of weaker neighbors.
II. They successfully negotiated a permanent peace treaty with the Maratha Peshwa in 1740.
III. They frequently sought the military assistance of Maratha chieftains against rival Rajput clans.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. They attempted to expand their territories at the expense of weaker neighbors.
II. They successfully negotiated a permanent peace treaty with the Maratha Peshwa in 1740.
III. They frequently sought the military assistance of Maratha chieftains against rival Rajput clans.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
As Mughal authority waned, Rajput rulers attempted to expand their territories by encroaching on weaker neighbors. However, they failed to negotiate any permanent peace treaty with the Marathas. Instead, rival Rajput clans frequently sought Maratha military assistance to resolve internal succession conflicts, which only increased the Maratha influence and financial burden on the region’s states, rather than establishing long-term regional peace.
Q640. What was the primary cause for the failure of the Rajput rulers to maintain a united front after the death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb?
Explanation
Following the death of Aurangzeb, the Rajput states struggled to maintain unity against external threats. The primary cause for this failure was deep-seated mutual distrust and long-standing clan rivalries among the various Rajput houses. These internal divisions prevented the formation of a cohesive alliance, allowing external powers like the Marathas to exploit the situation for tribute and further destabilize the region.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 631 | (b) Various cesses and arbitrary taxes levied on the peasantry. |
| 632 | (a) I and II only |
| 633 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| 634 | (b) The Bundi succession dispute of 1734 |
| 635 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
| 636 | (c) It was presided over by Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar to unite Rajput rulers against Maratha incursions. |
| 637 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 638 | (c) Establishment of a unified Rajput empire across northern India |
| 639 | (c) I and III only |
| 640 | (d) The lack of mutual trust and intense clan rivalries among Rajput houses |
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.
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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.
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