Q651. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the internal conflicts among Rajput states in the 18th century.
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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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Q652. Match the rulers involved in succession disputes in List I with their respective states in List II:
| Ruler involved in succession disputes | State |
|---|---|
| A. Ishwari Singh and Madho Singh | i. Marwar |
| B. Ram Singh and Bakht Singh | ii. Jaipur |
| C. Umed Singh and Dalel Singh | iii. Bikaner |
| D. Ratan Singh and Sardar Singh | iv. Bundi |
Explanation
Rajputana saw many succession disputes and leadership transitions during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In Jaipur, the conflict involved Ishwari Singh and Madho Singh. Marwar faced a struggle between Ram Singh and Bakht Singh. The state of Bundi witnessed a dispute between Umed Singh and Dalel Singh, while Bikaner dealt with the succession of Ratan Singh and Sardar Singh. These internal conflicts often triggered destructive interventions by the Maratha and Pindari forces.
Q653. Select the correct chronological sequence of the rulers of Jaipur who faced intense Maratha pressures and internal conflicts:
Explanation
The rulers of Jaipur faced significant external pressures and internal conflicts in a specific sequence. Sawai Jai Singh was followed by Ishwari Singh, who struggled with Maratha demands. After him, Madho Singh I ascended the throne, and later Sawai Pratap Singh ruled during a period of intense military engagements with the Marathas, including the notable and strategically significant Battle of Tunga.
Q654. In the context of 18th-century Rajputana, the term ‘Bhai-bant’ refers to:
Explanation
The term Bhai-bant represents a traditional social and political system in Rajputana regarding land distribution. It refers to the customary practice of dividing conquered or ancestral lands among the brothers and male relatives of the ruling clan. This system often led to the fragmentation of territories and created a decentralized structure of power among the various branches of the regional Rajput nobility.
Q655. Which notorious Pindari leader played a decisive and destructive role in the internal conflicts of Rajputana, particularly in the Krishna Kumari dispute, by acting as a mercenary?
Explanation
Amir Khan Pindari was a prominent mercenary leader who significantly influenced the internal conflicts of Rajputana. He played a destructive role in the Krishna Kumari dispute by serving various sides for financial gain. His involvement intensified the chaos in the region, eventually leading to his recognition as the ruler of the newly created state of Tonk by the British government in 1817.
Q656. During the 18th century, the political fragmentation of Rajputana was marked by the rise of new independent principalities. Which of the following emerged as a powerful Jat state during this period?
Explanation
During the eighteenth century, political fragmentation led to the emergence of independent states in the region. Bharatpur and Dholpur became prominent principalities established by the Jat community. These states asserted their independence as Mughal authority declined, carving out territories in the eastern parts of Rajputana and maintaining their own administrative structures and military forces against various regional competitors and external invaders.
Q657. Consider the following statements regarding the political fragmentation of Rajputana:
I. The weakening of Mughal control allowed ambitious local chieftains to carve out independent states.
II. Pratap Singh Naruka successfully established the independent state of Alwar by separating from Jaipur.
III. The fragmentation led to sustained economic prosperity due to localized trade networks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The weakening of Mughal control allowed ambitious local chieftains to carve out independent states.
II. Pratap Singh Naruka successfully established the independent state of Alwar by separating from Jaipur.
III. The fragmentation led to sustained economic prosperity due to localized trade networks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The decline of Mughal control allowed local leaders to establish independent principalities.
Q658. Identify the incorrectly matched pair of an 18th-century independent state and its founder/ prominent leader:
Explanation
In the context of eighteenth-century states, Badan Singh is associated with Bharatpur and Pratap Singh Naruka with Alwar. Amir Khan Pindari was the recognized founder of Tonk. While Jhala Zalim Singh was a powerful regent and administrator in the state of Kota, the separate state of Jhalawar was actually created much later, in 1838, specifically for his descendants’ rule.
Q659. The principality of Tonk was formally recognized as a sovereign state by the British in 1817 and granted to which of the following leaders?
Explanation
The British formally recognized Tonk as a sovereign principality in 1817 as part of their strategy to stabilize the region. This state was granted to the Pindari leader Amir Khan after he agreed to disband his mercenary forces and cooperate with the East India Company. This arrangement effectively transitioned a powerful military commander into a recognized territorial ruler under British protection.
Q660. Match the states in List I with their respective ruling clans or communities in List II:
| Fragmented/New State | Ruling Clan/Community |
|---|---|
| A. Bharatpur | i. Naruka Rajput |
| B. Alwar | ii. Jat |
| C. Tonk | iii. Sisodia Rajput |
| D. Shahpura | iv. Pathan Muslim |
Explanation
Different clans and communities ruled the fragmented states of Rajputana. The Jats established the state of Bharatpur, while the Naruka Rajputs founded Alwar. Tonk was governed by a Pathan Muslim dynasty, and Shahpura was ruled by a branch of the Sisodia Rajputs. These diverse ruling backgrounds reflect the complex political landscape that emerged during the decline of the larger Mughal Empire.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 651 | (c) Internal unity among the Rajput clans was strongly forged to counter the threat of Amir Khan Pindari. |
| 652 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 653 | (a) Sawai Jai Singh Ishwari Singh Madho Singh I Pratap Singh |
| 654 | (d) Traditional division of conquered lands among clan brethren |
| 655 | (a) Amir Khan |
| 656 | (d) Both (2) and (3) |
| 657 | (a) I and II only |
| 658 | (d) Jhalawar - Jhala Zalim Singh |
| 659 | (c) Amir Khan Pindari |
| 660 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
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.