Q641. The famous Triple Alliance formed in 1708 to secure independence from Mughal intervention involved the rulers of which three states?
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.
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Q642. In the context of Maratha invasions in Rajputana, the financial exaction levied by the Marathas to spare a territory from plunder was commonly known as:
Explanation
During the eighteenth century, Maratha forces frequently invaded Rajputana primarily for financial extraction. They levied a specific tribute known as Chauth, which was theoretically one-fourth of the land revenue. Paying this amount was necessary for a territory to be spared from systematic plunder and raids by the Maratha armies, becoming a regular and burdensome feature of regional politics and state finance.
Q643. Arrange the following battles involving Marathas and Rajput states in chronological order:
I. Battle of Tunga
II. Battle of Rajmahal
III. Battle of Patan
IV. Battle of Malpura
Select the correct order from the options below:
I. Battle of Tunga
II. Battle of Rajmahal
III. Battle of Patan
IV. Battle of Malpura
Select the correct order from the options below:
Explanation
Several significant battles occurred between Maratha and Rajput forces in a specific sequence. The Battle of Rajmahal took place in 1747, followed by the Battle of Tunga in 1787. Subsequently, the Battle of Patan occurred in 1790, and the Battle of Malpura was fought in 1800. These engagements reflect the shifting military fortunes and the persistent Maratha pressure on the Rajputana states.
Q644. Which of the following Rajput states largely remained free from direct Maratha military invasions and the payment of Chauth due to its geographical isolation?
Explanation
Most Rajput states suffered from Maratha invasions and were forced to pay Chauth. However, Jaisalmer remained largely free from these direct military threats. Its geographical isolation in the deep Thar Desert made it difficult for Maratha cavalry to conduct raids. Consequently, it did not face the same degree of financial exploitation or administrative interference as other more accessible states in Rajputana.
Q645. Consider the following statements regarding Maratha objectives in Rajasthan:
Statement I: The primary objective of the Marathas in Rajputana was to annex the territories and establish direct administrative control.
Statement II: The Marathas were primarily interested in extracting financial tributes and exploiting succession disputes for monetary gain.
Statement I: The primary objective of the Marathas in Rajputana was to annex the territories and establish direct administrative control.
Statement II: The Marathas were primarily interested in extracting financial tributes and exploiting succession disputes for monetary gain.
Explanation
The Marathas did not aim to establish direct administrative control or annex territories in Rajputana. Instead, their strategy focused on extracting financial tributes such as Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. They exploited internal succession disputes among Rajput rulers to demand large sums of money, treating the region primarily as a source of revenue rather than as a territory for permanent colonial or administrative annexation.
Q646. The Battle of Tunga (1787) was fought between the Maratha forces led by Mahadji Scindia and the combined Rajput forces led by:
Explanation
The Battle of Tunga in 1787 involved a confrontation between the Maratha forces under Mahadji Scindia and a coalition of Rajput states. The Rajput army was led by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur and Maharaja Bijay Singh of Jodhpur. This battle was significant as it temporarily checked Maratha dominance in the region and led to a strategic Maratha retreat from the area.
Q647. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The late 18th century witnessed a significant economic decline in Rajputana.
Reason (R): Continuous demands for Chauth and Khandani by Maratha commanders ruined merchants and peasants alike.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The late 18th century witnessed a significant economic decline in Rajputana.
Reason (R): Continuous demands for Chauth and Khandani by Maratha commanders ruined merchants and peasants alike.
Explanation
Economic decline in Rajputana during the late eighteenth century was a direct consequence of relentless Maratha demands. Systematic extractions of Chauth and Khandani drained the financial resources of the states. These financial burdens trickled down, ruining merchants and impoverishing the peasantry. Consequently, the regional economy suffered significantly from the constant transfer of wealth to the Maratha commanders and their armies.
Q648. Match the battles in List I with their respective years in List II concerning the Maratha-Rajput conflicts:
| Battle | Year |
|---|---|
| A. Battle of Rajmahal | i. 1761 |
| B. Battle of Bhatwara | ii. 1747 |
| C. Battle of Tunga | iii. 1790 |
| D. Battle of Patan | iv. 1787 |
Explanation
The timeline of Maratha-Rajput conflicts includes the Battle of Rajmahal in 1747 and the Battle of Bhatwara in 1761. Later engagements were the Battle of Tunga in 1787 and the Battle of Patan in 1790. These specific dates mark the phases of Maratha military dominance and the varying attempts by Rajput states to resist their relentless financial and political demands.
Q649. The infamous Krishna Kumari dispute, which led to a devastating war among Rajput states in the early 19th century, was primarily a conflict between which two states?
Explanation
The Krishna Kumari dispute was a tragic episode involving the princess of Mewar. A severe conflict erupted between the states of Jaipur and Jodhpur over her marriage alliance.
Q650. Consider the following statements regarding the Krishna Kumari episode:
I. Krishna Kumari was a princess of Mewar.
II. She was originally betrothed to Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur.
III. After Bhim Singh’s death, she was engaged to Jagat Singh of Jaipur.
IV. Man Singh of Jodhpur objected to her new engagement, claiming the betrothal was to the state of Jodhpur.
V. The dispute was peacefully resolved through the mediation of the British Resident.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Krishna Kumari was a princess of Mewar.
II. She was originally betrothed to Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur.
III. After Bhim Singh’s death, she was engaged to Jagat Singh of Jaipur.
IV. Man Singh of Jodhpur objected to her new engagement, claiming the betrothal was to the state of Jodhpur.
V. The dispute was peacefully resolved through the mediation of the British Resident.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Princess Krishna Kumari of Mewar was initially betrothed to Maharaja Bhim Singh of Jodhpur. Following his death, her engagement to Jagat Singh of Jaipur caused Maharaja Man Singh to object, claiming the alliance belonged to the Jodhpur house. The dispute was not resolved peacefully but ended tragically with the princess being poisoned to prevent further warfare among the rival Rajput states.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 641 | (a) Mewar, Marwar, and Amber |
| 642 | (c) Chauth |
| 643 | (b) II, I, III, IV |
| 644 | (d) Jaisalmer |
| 645 | (d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct. |
| 646 | (d) Sawai Pratap Singh and Maharaja Bijay Singh |
| 647 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 648 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 649 | (b) Jaipur and Jodhpur |
| 650 | (b) I, II, III, and IV only |
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
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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.